Dawan Landry
American football safety and player
Born
December 30th, 1982
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a safety in the National Football League (NFL) for several teams, including the Baltimore Ravens, Jacksonville Jaguars, and New York Jets. Entered the NFL after being selected in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL Draft by the Ravens. Contributed significantly to the Ravens' defense, highlighted by a Super Bowl victory in Super Bowl XLVII. Known for his strong tackling ability and understanding of defensive schemes, Landry had a productive career in the league, participating in 103 games across multiple seasons.
Winning Super Bowl XLVII with the Ravens
Playing for the Jacksonville Jaguars
Playing for the New York Jets
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