2022 Defense Stats
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49
SACKS
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0
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1
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0
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2022 Fantasy Outlook
Playing DT as the league’s most feared defender means Donald is subjected to constant double
teams that are at once futile yet also make it difficult to match the tackle/sack volume of the best
DEs. Donald’s 12.5 sacks and 84 tackles in 2021 marked his best IDP showing yet. That tackle
count was propelled by a generous assist tally (46) that’s likely to fall by half, but Donald can
offset it with greater sack production. Read Past Outlooks
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Says he's healthy
Donald (ankle) declared himself "100 percent" healthy Wednesday, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Donald turns 32 later in May but said he was "not really" considering retirement at any point during the offseason, per Thiry. He had tightrope surgery on a season-ending ankle injury at some point in December or January, and while he'll perhaps be eased into offseason practices, Donald apparently has completed his rehab process. He probably won't get much help from his teammates this season, with cornerback Jalen Ramsey and linebacker Bobby Wagner being the latest big-name losses for the Rams defense. What's left behind Donald is one of the youngest defenses in the league, if not the youngest.
Donald turns 32 later in May but said he was "not really" considering retirement at any point during the offseason, per Thiry. He had tightrope surgery on a season-ending ankle injury at some point in December or January, and while he'll perhaps be eased into offseason practices, Donald apparently has completed his rehab process. He probably won't get much help from his teammates this season, with cornerback Jalen Ramsey and linebacker Bobby Wagner being the latest big-name losses for the Rams defense. What's left behind Donald is one of the youngest defenses in the league, if not the youngest.
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Measurables Review
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How do Aaron Donald's measurables compare to other defensive tackles?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 1"Weight
280 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.68 secShuttle Time
4.39 secCone Drill
7.11 secVertical Jump
32.0 inBroad Jump
116 inBench Press
35 repsHand Length
9.88 inArm Length
32.63 in
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Even if he isn't the definite top defensive lineman IDP, Donald is still the most feared NFL lineman in real-life terms. As a gap-shooting tackle who sees a lot of double teams, Donald isn't as free as some other lineman to pursue ballcarriers, and that tends to keep his tackle volume capped in the 40s or 50s. He shoots those gaps and breaks double teams better than any other player, though, so there is not much defenses can do to stop Donald from reaching double-digit sacks with relative ease. He's worth ranking higher than this in leagues that heavily reward sacks.
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Recovering from surgery
Donald had tightrope surgery on his ankle this winter but expects to be a full participant in the Rams' offseason program, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
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Rehab progressing ahead of Year 10
Donald (ankle) shared a video Tuesday featuring himself working out and reiterated that he intends to play during the 2023 season, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports.
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Ruled out for season finale
Donald (ankle) has been officially ruled out for the Rams' season finale Sunday versus the Seahawks, Greg Beacham of The Associated Press reports.
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Likely done for season
Rams head coach Sean McVay said Donald (ankle) won't play Sunday against the Broncos and is unlikely to suit up again this season, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
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Sits out walk-through session
Donald (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
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