Aaron Donald

American football player, Super Bowl champion

Aaron Donald - American football player, Super Bowl champion
Born

May 23rd, 1991
34 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a defensive tackle in the National Football League for the Los Angeles Rams. Achieved significant success in collegiate football at the University of Pittsburgh, earning numerous awards. Made an immediate impact in the NFL after being selected in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft. Helped lead the Rams to a Super Bowl LIII appearance in 2019 and a Super Bowl LVI victory in 2022. Renowned for exceptional performance on the field, earning multiple Pro Bowl selections and Defensive Player of the Year awards.

Won Super Bowl LVI with the Los Angeles Rams

Selected as Defensive Player of the Year three times

Named to multiple Pro Bowls

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