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Lawrence Sidbury

Lawrence Sidbury, Jr. (born February 6, 1986) is a former American football defensive end. He played college football at Richmond and was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL Draft.

Lawrence Sidbury
No. 59, 77, 90
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1986-02-06) February 6, 1986 (age 37)
Cheltenham, Maryland
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:267 lb (121 kg)
Career information
High school:Oxon Hill (MD)
College:Richmond
NFL Draft:2009 / Round: 4 / Pick: 125
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • 2008 first-team All-CAA
  • 2007 first-team All-CAA
  • 2007 VaSID first-team All-State
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Early years edit

Sidbury was born in Cheltenham, Maryland and attended Oxon Hill High School in Oxon Hill, Maryland. While there, he was a three-year starter on the football team and served as a team captain for his final two seasons. As a senior in 2004, Sidbury earned All-State, honorable mention All-Met, All-County, and All-League honors. He earned a position on the Washington, D.C. Golden 11 Team and played in the Prince George's County All-Star Game.[1]

In high school, he was an honor roll student in the science and vo-tech program. He also competed in track & field and finished second in the state in shot put.[1]

College career edit

Sidbury spent his true freshman year on redshirt status. In 2005, he played in 13 games including one start, and recorded 24 tackles including four for loss, and three sacks for 12 yards. Sidbury played as part of the Richmond defense which was ranked fourth in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) and 38th nationally, allowing a total of 339.3 yards per game. Richmond was ranked 22nd in the nation against the rush, allowing 120.1 yards per game on the ground.[1]

In 2006, Sidbury saw action in nine games. He recorded 17 tackles, including 5.5 for loss, and one sack. That year, the Richmond defense was ranked 21st in the nation against the run, allowing 115.9 rushing yards per game, and 26th in scoring defense, allowing 18.1 points per game.[1]

In 2007, Sidbury started in 13 games. He recorded 8.5 tackles for loss and five quarterback sacks. He helped the Spiders defense limit opponents to an average of 152.5 rushing yards per game. Sidbury was named a first-team All-CAA and Virginia College Sports Information Directors (VaSID) first-team All-State player.[1]

In 2008, he played as part of the Richmond team that won the Division I FCS National Championship. Sidbury saw action in all 16 games, and recorded 56 tackles, including 26 solo and 20 for a loss of 80 yards. He also accumulated 11.5 quarterback sacks for 61 yards. Sidbury broke up two passes, accounted for four quarterback hurries, forced three fumbles, and recovered one fumble.[2] He recorded four sacks in the FCS championship game.[3] Sidbury was awarded first-team All-CAA honors.[4] After the season, he participated in the 2009 Senior Bowl and 2009 East–West Shrine Game, and accounted himself well for NFL scouts.[3] He most effective technique in rushing the quarterback was a spin move nicknamed the "Sidbury Spin".[5]

Professional career edit

The NFL Draft Scout ranked him as eighth of 197 defensive end prospects and projected him being selected in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft. Scouts at the NFL Combine were reportedly impressed by his 4.57-second 40-yard dash, large hands, and arm length.[3]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press Wonderlic
6 ft 2+38 in
(1.89 m)
261 lb
(118 kg)
4.64 s 1.53 s 2.63 s 4.43 s 7.46 s 35 in
(0.89 m)
10 ft 0 in
(3.05 m)
28 reps 22
All values from NFL Combine.[3][6]

Atlanta Falcons edit

Sidbury was taken by the Atlanta Falcons in the 4th round of the 2009 NFL Draft (125th overall).[7] He became the second Spider to be taken by Atlanta, joining Ray Easterling in 1972.[8]

Sidbury got his first career sack versus the Philadelphia Eagles by sacking Donovan McNabb. He finished the game with 3 tackles.

On December 27, Sidbury stripped the ball from Fred Jackson of the Buffalo Bills, and returned it 11 yards for a touchdown.

He finished the season with 5 tackles including a sack, 1 touchdown. He played in all 16 games.

Indianapolis Colts edit

Sidbury signed with the Indianapolis Colts on March 12, 2013.[9] On August 25, 2013, the Colts placed him on the injured reserve list due to a shoulder injury.[10]

Houston Texans edit

Sidbury signed with the Houston Texans in July 2014. The Texans released Sidbury on August 25, 2014.[11]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers edit

Sidbury signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on December 17, 2014. On March 9, 2015, he was re-signed by the Buccaneers. On September 5, 2015, Sidbury was released. On November 4, 2015, he was signed. On November 10, 2015, he was waived. On November 18, 2015, he re-signed with the Buccaneers. On November 23, 2015, he was waived.

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e Player Bio: Lawrence Sidbury, Jr., Official Athletic Site of the Richmond Spiders, retrieved January 11, 2009.
  2. ^ 2008 Team Cumulative Statistics 2008-12-04 at the Wayback Machine, Official Athletic Site of the Richmond Spiders, retrieved January 11, 2009.
  3. ^ a b c d Lawrence Sidbury, Jr., Richmond, DE, NFL Draft Scout, retrieved March 30, 2009.
  4. ^ Richmond Puts 12 On CAA Football All-Conference Teams[permanent dead link], Official Athletic Site of the Richmond Spiders, 24 November 2008, retrieved January 11, 2009.
  5. ^ Pawlowski, Justin (28 July 2015). "Countdown to Cannons: Time for Sidbury Spin". Scout.com. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  6. ^ Sidbury Combine Work out
  7. ^ "2009 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
  8. ^ from Richmond Sidbury goes to Atlanta 2011-06-16 at the Wayback Machine
  9. ^ Colts stay busy, add Donald Thomas and Lawrence Sidbury
  10. ^ Chappell, Mike (August 25, 2013). "Colts cut 11 players, put Lawrence Sidbury on injured reserve". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved August 30, 2013.
  11. ^ . Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2014-08-26.

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Lawrence Sidbury Jr born February 6 1986 is a former American football defensive end He played college football at Richmond and was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL Draft Lawrence SidburyNo 59 77 90Position Defensive endPersonal informationBorn 1986 02 06 February 6 1986 age 37 Cheltenham MarylandHeight 6 ft 2 in 1 88 m Weight 267 lb 121 kg Career informationHigh school Oxon Hill MD College RichmondNFL Draft 2009 Round 4 Pick 125Career historyAtlanta Falcons 2009 2012 Indianapolis Colts 2013 Houston Texans 2014 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2014 2015 Offseason and or practice squad member onlyCareer highlights and awards2008 first team All CAA 2007 first team All CAA 2007 VaSID first team All StateCareer NFL statisticsTotal tackles 18Sacks 5 0Forced fumbles 0Fumble recoveries 1Player stats at NFL com Contents 1 Early years 2 College career 3 Professional career 3 1 Atlanta Falcons 3 2 Indianapolis Colts 3 3 Houston Texans 3 4 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 4 ReferencesEarly years editSidbury was born in Cheltenham Maryland and attended Oxon Hill High School in Oxon Hill Maryland While there he was a three year starter on the football team and served as a team captain for his final two seasons As a senior in 2004 Sidbury earned All State honorable mention All Met All County and All League honors He earned a position on the Washington D C Golden 11 Team and played in the Prince George s County All Star Game 1 In high school he was an honor roll student in the science and vo tech program He also competed in track amp field and finished second in the state in shot put 1 College career editSidbury spent his true freshman year on redshirt status In 2005 he played in 13 games including one start and recorded 24 tackles including four for loss and three sacks for 12 yards Sidbury played as part of the Richmond defense which was ranked fourth in the Colonial Athletic Association CAA and 38th nationally allowing a total of 339 3 yards per game Richmond was ranked 22nd in the nation against the rush allowing 120 1 yards per game on the ground 1 In 2006 Sidbury saw action in nine games He recorded 17 tackles including 5 5 for loss and one sack That year the Richmond defense was ranked 21st in the nation against the run allowing 115 9 rushing yards per game and 26th in scoring defense allowing 18 1 points per game 1 In 2007 Sidbury started in 13 games He recorded 8 5 tackles for loss and five quarterback sacks He helped the Spiders defense limit opponents to an average of 152 5 rushing yards per game Sidbury was named a first team All CAA and Virginia College Sports Information Directors VaSID first team All State player 1 In 2008 he played as part of the Richmond team that won the Division I FCS National Championship Sidbury saw action in all 16 games and recorded 56 tackles including 26 solo and 20 for a loss of 80 yards He also accumulated 11 5 quarterback sacks for 61 yards Sidbury broke up two passes accounted for four quarterback hurries forced three fumbles and recovered one fumble 2 He recorded four sacks in the FCS championship game 3 Sidbury was awarded first team All CAA honors 4 After the season he participated in the 2009 Senior Bowl and 2009 East West Shrine Game and accounted himself well for NFL scouts 3 He most effective technique in rushing the quarterback was a spin move nicknamed the Sidbury Spin 5 Professional career editThe NFL Draft Scout ranked him as eighth of 197 defensive end prospects and projected him being selected in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft Scouts at the NFL Combine were reportedly impressed by his 4 57 second 40 yard dash large hands and arm length 3 Pre draft measurables Height Weight 40 yard dash 10 yard split 20 yard split 20 yard shuttle Three cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press Wonderlic6 ft 2 3 8 in 1 89 m 261 lb 118 kg 4 64 s 1 53 s 2 63 s 4 43 s 7 46 s 35 in 0 89 m 10 ft 0 in 3 05 m 28 reps 22All values from NFL Combine 3 6 Atlanta Falcons edit Sidbury was taken by the Atlanta Falcons in the 4th round of the 2009 NFL Draft 125th overall 7 He became the second Spider to be taken by Atlanta joining Ray Easterling in 1972 8 Sidbury got his first career sack versus the Philadelphia Eagles by sacking Donovan McNabb He finished the game with 3 tackles On December 27 Sidbury stripped the ball from Fred Jackson of the Buffalo Bills and returned it 11 yards for a touchdown He finished the season with 5 tackles including a sack 1 touchdown He played in all 16 games Indianapolis Colts edit Sidbury signed with the Indianapolis Colts on March 12 2013 9 On August 25 2013 the Colts placed him on the injured reserve list due to a shoulder injury 10 Houston Texans edit Sidbury signed with the Houston Texans in July 2014 The Texans released Sidbury on August 25 2014 11 Tampa Bay Buccaneers edit Sidbury signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on December 17 2014 On March 9 2015 he was re signed by the Buccaneers On September 5 2015 Sidbury was released On November 4 2015 he was signed On November 10 2015 he was waived On November 18 2015 he re signed with the Buccaneers On November 23 2015 he was waived References edit a b c d e Player Bio Lawrence Sidbury Jr Official Athletic Site of the Richmond Spiders retrieved January 11 2009 2008 Team Cumulative Statistics Archived 2008 12 04 at the Wayback Machine Official Athletic Site of the Richmond Spiders retrieved January 11 2009 a b c d Lawrence Sidbury Jr Richmond DE NFL Draft Scout retrieved March 30 2009 Richmond Puts 12 On CAA Football All Conference Teams permanent dead link Official Athletic Site of the Richmond Spiders 24 November 2008 retrieved January 11 2009 Pawlowski Justin 28 July 2015 Countdown to Cannons Time for Sidbury Spin Scout com Retrieved 25 October 2016 Sidbury Combine Work out 2009 NFL Draft Listing Pro Football Reference com Retrieved 2023 05 13 from Richmond Sidbury goes to Atlanta Archived 2011 06 16 at the Wayback Machine Colts stay busy add Donald Thomas and Lawrence Sidbury Chappell Mike August 25 2013 Colts cut 11 players put Lawrence Sidbury on injured reserve The Indianapolis Star Retrieved August 30 2013 Texans trim roster on Monday Archived from the original on 2016 03 03 Retrieved 2014 08 26 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Lawrence Sidbury amp oldid 1174692472, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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