Calvin Pace
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Calvin Lamar Pace is an American football
linebacker
for the New York Jets
of the National Football League
. He was drafted by Arizona Cardinals
in the first round (18th overall) in the 2003 NFL Draft
. He played college football
at Wake Forest
.
from 1994 to 1998.
, Pace played in seven games, and ranked 27th on the team in tackles. For the season he recorded four tackles, two for a loss, two sacks and one pass deflected.
, Pace finished fifth on the team with 50 tackles (33 solo), including 12 tackles for a loss and nine sacks.
, Pace finished sixth on the team recording 62 tackles (36 solo), including 18 tackles for loss and 10 sacks. He recorded one pass deflected and 11 quarterback hurries.
, Pace finished third on the team with 73 tackles (43 solo), including 22 tackles for a loss and eight sacks. He recorded six passes deflected and four quarterback hurries.
While at Wake Forest, Pace was a two-time Second-team All-ACC
selection and finished his college career with 189 tackles, 29 sacks, five forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery.
in the first round (18th overall) in the 2003 NFL Draft
.
In 2003
, as a rookie, Pace started all 16 games. He recorded a total of 32 tackles and one sack. In 2004
, he played in 14 games, recording 12 tackles and 4.5 sacks. In 2005
, Pace played in only five games with one start. His season was ended when he suffered a laceration of his arm during the Cardinals bye week. Before Pace was placed on injured reserve he recorded 11 tackles and one sack. In 2006
, Pace played in all 16 games, starting five of them. He recorded 29 tackles and one sack. In 2007
, Pace was switched to outside linebacker and started all 16 games. He led the team with 106 tackles. Pace also recorded a career-high 6.5 sacks and one fumble.
In his five seasons with the Cardinals, Pace played in 67 games with 38 starts recording 186 tackles, 14 sacks and 11 passes deflected. While with the Cardinals he also set career highs in tackles, sacks, interceptions, passes deflected and fumble recoveries in 2007 with 106 tackles, 6.5 sacks, six passes deflected, two fumble recoveries, one forced fumble and one interception.
came to terms on a six-year, $
42 million deal that includes $22 million in guaranteed money. He had turned down a previous offer with the Miami Dolphins
prior to signing with the Jets. In his first year in New York, Pace compiled 80 tackles (including 62 solo) and 7 quarterback sacks.
In July 2009, the NFL suspended Pace four games for violating the league's policy on performance enhancing substances. Pace finished his shortened season with 55 tackles (including 45 solo) and 8 sacks.
falling one game short of the Super bowl.
by the final score 24-19.
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
linebacker
Linebacker
A linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen...
for the New York Jets
New York Jets
The New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
of the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
. He was drafted by Arizona Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
in the first round (18th overall) in the 2003 NFL Draft
2003 NFL Draft
The 2003 NFL Draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. The draft is known officially as the "NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting" and has been conducted annually since 1936. The draft was held April 26–27, 2003 at the Theatre at...
. He played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at Wake Forest
Wake Forest Demon Deacons football
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team represents Wake Forest University in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference. Wake Forest plays its home football games at BB&T Field....
.
Early years
Pace attended Lithia Springs High School in Lithia Springs, GeorgiaLithia Springs, Georgia
Lithia Springs is an unincorporated area, formerly incorporated as a city, located in northeastern Douglas County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,072. The city is named for its historic Lithia Springs springs.Incorporated in 1882, Lithia...
from 1994 to 1998.
Freshman (1999)
In 19991999 NCAA Division I-A football season
The 1999 NCAA Division I-A football season saw Florida State named national champions, defeating Virginia Tech in the BCS Sugar Bowl.Florida State became the first team in history to start out preseason #1 and remain there through the entire season. Their 12-0 season gave them 109 victories in the...
, Pace played in seven games, and ranked 27th on the team in tackles. For the season he recorded four tackles, two for a loss, two sacks and one pass deflected.
Sophomore (2000)
In 20002000 NCAA Division I-A football season
The 2000 NCAA Division I-A football season ended with the Oklahoma Sooners claiming their first national championship and their first conference championship since the departure of head coach Barry Switzer....
, Pace finished fifth on the team with 50 tackles (33 solo), including 12 tackles for a loss and nine sacks.
Junior (2001)
In 20012001 NCAA Division I-A football season
The 2001 NCAA Division I-A football season ended with the University of Miami winning the national title for the fifth time.The Hurricanes were led by Larry Coker, who was in his first year as head coach after five years as Miami's offensive coordinator under Butch Davis...
, Pace finished sixth on the team recording 62 tackles (36 solo), including 18 tackles for loss and 10 sacks. He recorded one pass deflected and 11 quarterback hurries.
Senior (2002)
In 20022002 NCAA Division I-A football season
The 2002 NCAA Division I-A football season ended the season with what most consider an exciting double overtime national championship game. Ohio State and Miami both came into the Fiesta Bowl undefeated. The underdog Buckeyes defeated the Hurricanes 31–24, ending Miami's 34 game winning...
, Pace finished third on the team with 73 tackles (43 solo), including 22 tackles for a loss and eight sacks. He recorded six passes deflected and four quarterback hurries.
While at Wake Forest, Pace was a two-time Second-team All-ACC
Atlantic Coast Conference
The Atlantic Coast Conference is a collegiate athletic league in the United States. Founded in 1953 in Greensboro, North Carolina, the ACC sanctions competition in twenty-five sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association for its twelve member universities...
selection and finished his college career with 189 tackles, 29 sacks, five forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery.
Arizona Cardinals
Pace was selected by Arizona CardinalsArizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
in the first round (18th overall) in the 2003 NFL Draft
2003 NFL Draft
The 2003 NFL Draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. The draft is known officially as the "NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting" and has been conducted annually since 1936. The draft was held April 26–27, 2003 at the Theatre at...
.
In 2003
2003 NFL season
-Milestones:The following teams and players set all-time NFL records during the season:-Team:-Individual:-Awards:-External Links:**-References:*NFL Record and Fact Book *...
, as a rookie, Pace started all 16 games. He recorded a total of 32 tackles and one sack. In 2004
2004 NFL season
The 2004 NFL season was the 85th regular season of the National Football League.With the New England Patriots as the defending league champions, regular season play was held from September 9, 2004 to January 2, 2005...
, he played in 14 games, recording 12 tackles and 4.5 sacks. In 2005
2005 NFL season
The 2005 NFL season was the 86th regular season of the National Football League.With the New England Patriots as the defending league champions, regular season play was held from September 8, 2005 to January 1, 2006...
, Pace played in only five games with one start. His season was ended when he suffered a laceration of his arm during the Cardinals bye week. Before Pace was placed on injured reserve he recorded 11 tackles and one sack. In 2006
2006 NFL season
The 2006 NFL season was the 87th regular season of the National Football League.Regular season play was held from September 7 to December 31, 2006...
, Pace played in all 16 games, starting five of them. He recorded 29 tackles and one sack. In 2007
2007 NFL season
The 2007 NFL season was the 88th regular season of the National Football League.Regular-season play was held from September 6 to December 30....
, Pace was switched to outside linebacker and started all 16 games. He led the team with 106 tackles. Pace also recorded a career-high 6.5 sacks and one fumble.
In his five seasons with the Cardinals, Pace played in 67 games with 38 starts recording 186 tackles, 14 sacks and 11 passes deflected. While with the Cardinals he also set career highs in tackles, sacks, interceptions, passes deflected and fumble recoveries in 2007 with 106 tackles, 6.5 sacks, six passes deflected, two fumble recoveries, one forced fumble and one interception.
2008
On March 3, 2008, Pace and the New York JetsNew York Jets
The New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
came to terms on a six-year, $
United States dollar
The United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies....
42 million deal that includes $22 million in guaranteed money. He had turned down a previous offer with the Miami Dolphins
Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins are a Professional football team based in the Miami metropolitan area in Florida. The team is part of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
prior to signing with the Jets. In his first year in New York, Pace compiled 80 tackles (including 62 solo) and 7 quarterback sacks.
In July 2009, the NFL suspended Pace four games for violating the league's policy on performance enhancing substances. Pace finished his shortened season with 55 tackles (including 45 solo) and 8 sacks.
2009
Following missing four games due to an suspension for testing postive of an banned substance. In 12 games Pace recorded 55 tackles, 8 sacks along with 3 Forced Fumbles. The NY Jets finished 9-7 and went all the way to the AFC Championship Game but loss to Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis ColtsIndianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League ....
falling one game short of the Super bowl.
2010
On August of 2010 Pace injured his foot during preseason and missed the first four games of the season. Following missing the first four games of the season with a fracture on his foot. In 12 games (11 started) Pace recording 51 tackles, 5.5 sacks, One Interception along with One Forced Fumble. Helping the Jets finished 11-5 advancing all the way to the AFC Championship Game for the second straight year in a row but losing to Pittsburgh SteelersPittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team currently belongs to the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Founded in , the Steelers are the oldest franchise in the AFC...
by the final score 24-19.
Measurables
- 4.65 40 Yard Dash
- 31 Inch Vertical
- 19 Bench Reps
- 4.62 Short Shuttle
- 9-foot-7 Broad Jump
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