On October 11, 2015, Wagner recorded seven combined tackles, a pass deflection and a fumble recovery, and scored his first career touchdown during a 27–24 overtime loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. [24] Wagner missed the first two games of his career (Weeks 6–7) after suffering a high ankle sprain. Bobby Wagner: Pos: ILB, Career: 125 G, 4 TD, 5xAll-Pro(1st), 6xProBowl, Seahawks 2012-2020, born CA 1990 During a Week 16 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals, he set the single-season franchise record in combined tackles after he surpassed Terry Beeson's record of 153 tackles. Most data provided by 24-7 Baseball, creators of the ESPN Pro Football Encyclopedia. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction?
Bobby Wagner is on the verge of becoming the Seahawks' all-time leading tackler, while K.J. [5], On January 14, 2012, it was announced that Wagner had accepted his invitation to play in the 2012 Senior Bowl. He finished the 2015 season with 114 combined tackles (67 solo) and seven pass deflections, and was credited with only half a sack in 15 games and 15 starts. [12] The Seattle Seahawks also drafted his Utah State teammate Robert Turbin in the fourth round. Draft: Seattle Seahawks in the 2nd round (47th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft. Considered only a two-star recruit by Rivals.com, Wagner's only offer came from Utah State, which he accepted. Barnwell ranks the NFL's biggest outlier contracts: What's with these massive fullback deals. [6] On January 28, 2012, Wagner played in the Senior Bowl and recorded 22 combined tackles and an interception for Minnesota Vikings' head coach Leslie Frazier's North team that defeated the South 23–13. [47] In Week 9, Wagner made a career-high 16 combined tackles in Seattle's 31–25 win against the Buffalo Bills. In week 16 against the Arizona Cardinals, Wagner recorded a team high 13 tackles and sacked Kyler Murray once during the 27–13 loss. [71] [36], The Seattle Seahawks finished second in the NFC West with a 10–6 record. Defensive end Michael Bennett caused Bengals' running back Rex Burkhead to fumble in the third quarter, which Wagner recovered and returned it 23 yards for a touchdown. In 2007, he registered 125 tackles (92 solo, 33 assists), including four sacks as a senior. In week 8 against the Atlanta Falcons, Wagner recorded a sack on Matt Schaub and recovered a fumble lost by Devonta Freeman in the 27–20 win.
[17], He made his professional regular season debut and first career start in the Seattle Seahawks' season-opener at the Arizona Cardinals and recorded four combined tackles during their 20–16 loss. [63], On December 2, Wagner logged 12 combined tackles, 1 sack, 2 tackles for loss, and 2 takeaways near the goal line in a 43–16 home win over the San Francisco 49ers. [33] For his efforts that season, he received a single MVP vote from Tony Dungy, largely due to the Seahawks allowing 20.4 points per game without Wagner and 6.5 points per game in the six games after he returned from an injury.
Pro Football Focus ranked Wagner the 30th-best linebacker in 2015. [30] On December 14, 2014, Wagner recorded his fourth game with at least ten combined tackles and sacked Colin Kaepernick during a 17–7 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. For his first takeaway, in the second quarter, he forced a fumble from Jeffery Wilson at the Seahawk 5-yard line, recovered it at the 3, and returned it 11 yards to the 14. Do you have a sports website? [69], On July 26, 2019, Wagner signed a three-year, $54 million contract extension with the Seahawks through the 2022 season with $40.2 million guaranteed, making him the highest-paid middle linebacker in the league. The latest stats, facts, news and notes on Bobby Wagner of the Seattle Seahawks Wagner attended Colony High School in Ontario, California, where he played high school football for the Titans. Utah St. He played college football at Utah State, and was drafted by the Seahawks in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft. On December 9, 2012, he collected eight combined tackles, two pass deflections, and intercepted two passes off of John Skelton in a 58–0 routing against the Arizona Cardinals. Pro Football Focus ranked Wagner the 61st best player in the league in 2013, regardless of position.
[38] Wagner missed the Seahawks' Week 6 loss to the Carolina Panthers with a pectoral strain.
[9] At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Wagner was projected to be a second round pick by NFL draft experts and scouts. The NFL star recorded nine combined tackles, deflected a pass, and an interception in his game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. In week 7 against the Baltimore Ravens, Wagner recorded a team high 13 tackles in the 30–16 loss. [52] In the Divisional Round loss to the Atlanta Falcons, he had eight combined tackles. [64] On December 10, against the Minnesota Vikings, Wagner was a part of many key third and fourth down stops as well as blocking a field goal by kicker Dan Bailey.