Danny Trevathan

As a professional athlete in the NFL, Danny is known for his ferocious energy on the field and leadership skills.

Danny Trevathan’s NFL accolades and career highlights:

• Super Bowl Champion (50) – Starting linebacker for the Denver Broncos in their 24–10 victory over the Carolina Panthers (2016). He led the team with 8 tackles in the game.
• Denver Broncos leading tackler (2013 & 2015) – emerged as one of the anchors of their defense.
• Chicago Bears defensive leader (2016–2021) – team captain and veteran presence during his six seasons in Chicago.
• Career stats (2012–2021): 740 total tackles, 35 tackles for loss, 9 sacks, 8 interceptions, 5 forced fumbles, and 3 defensive touchdowns.
• Known for his sideline-to-sideline speed, coverage ability, and leadership in both Denver and Chicago.

Danny had an incredible collegiate career, recently being inducted into the University of Kentucky Hall of Fame in 2025.

University of Kentucky (2008–2011):

• Two-time First-Team All-SEC (2010, 2011)
• SEC-leading tackler (2010 & 2011) – led the conference in tackles in back-to-back seasons
• National Top-10 in tackles (2010) – finished 10th in the FBS with 144 total tackles
• Team Captain (2011) – recognized as a leader on and off the field
• First-Team All-American (2011) by Pro Football Weekly
• Finalist for the Butkus Award (2011) – given to the nation’s top linebacker

Career totals at Kentucky: 374 tackles, 22.5 tackles for loss, 11 forced fumbles, and 5 interceptions