- Calvin Pace
Infobox NFLactive
currentteam=New York Jets
currentnumber=97
currentpositionplain=Linebacker
birthdate=birth date and age|1980|10|28
birthplace=Detroit, Michigan
heightft=6
heightin=4
weight=270
debutyear=2003
debutteam=Arizona Cardinals
college=Wake Forest
draftyear=2003
draftround=1
draftpick=18
pastteams=
*Arizona Cardinals (2003-2007)
*New York Jets (2008-present)
status=Active
statweek=17
statseason=2007
statlabel1=Tackles
statvalue1=182
statlabel2=Sacks
statvalue2=14.0
statlabel3=INTs
statvalue3=1
nfl=PAC125680Calvin Pace (born
October 28 ,1980 inDetroit, Michigan ) is anAmerican football linebacker for theNew York Jets of theNational Football League . He was drafted byArizona Cardinals in the first round (18th overall) in the2003 NFL Draft . He playedcollege football at Wake Forest.Early years
Pace attended Lithia Springs High School in
Lithia Springs, Georgia from 1994 to 1998.College career
Freshman (1999)
In 1999, Pace played in seven games, and ranked 27th on the team in defense. For the season he recorded four tackles, two for a loss, two sacks and one pass deflected. [ [http://wakeforestsports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/archive/061000aab.html 1999-00 Final Stats] ]
ophomore (2000)
In 2000, Pace finished fifth on the team on defense, with 50 tackles (33 solo), 12 tackles for a loss, with nine sacks. [ [http://wakeforestsports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/archive/061201aaa.html 2000-01 Final Statistics] ]
Junior (2001)
In 2001, Pace finished sixth on the team on defense, recording 62 tackles (36 solo), 18 tackles for a loss, 10 sacks, one pass deflected and 11 quarterback hurries. [ [http://wakeforestsports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/071802aaa.html#TEAM.DEF 2001-02 Final Statistics] ]
enior (2002)
In 2002, Pace finished third on the team on defense, recording 73 tackles (43 solo), 22 tackles for a loss, eight sacks, six passes deflected, and four quarterback hurries. [ [http://wakeforestsports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/archive/teamcume-02.html#TEAM.DEF Wake Forest Cumulative Season Statistics 2002-03] ]
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.
Professional career
Arizona Cardinals
Pace was selected by
Arizona Cardinals in the first round (18th overall) in the2003 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.
New York Jets
2008
On March 3, 2008, Pace and the
New York Jets came to terms on a six-year, $42 million deal that includes $22 million in guaranteed money. [ [http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3275059 Pace agrees to six-year, $42 million deal with Jets] ] He had turned down a previous offer with theMiami Dolphins prior to signing with the Jets.Measurables
* 4.65 40 Yard Dash
* 31 Inch Vertical
* 19 Bench Reps
* 4.62 Short Shuttle
* 9-foot-7 Broad Jump[ [http://web.archive.org/web/20030618222345/http://nfl.com/draft/analysis/individual_workouts#wakeforest Pace's Pro Day] ]
Personal
Pace has admitted to having a "small" fear of heights. [ [http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/articles/show/2107-calvin-pace-already-hitting-some-high-notes Calvin Pace Already Hitting Some High Notes Published 03-19-08 by Eric Allen Senior Managing Editor] ]
References
* [http://wakeforestsports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/archive/wake-m-footbl-archive.html Football Archive]
Notes
External links
* [http://www.newyorkjets.com/team/player/1324-calvin-pace New York Jets bio]
* [http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=6354 New York Jets Player card] atESPN.com
* [http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/6354 Profile] atYahoo! Sports
* [http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/players/playerpage/396172 Profile] atCBSSports.com
* [http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/players/6354/ Profile] atSI.com
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