Darnell Henry Savage Jr. (born July 30, 1997) is an

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free safety for the Green Bay Packers of the

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(NFL). He played college football at

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, and was drafted by the Packers in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft.

Early years

Savage attended Caravel Academy in

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. He suffered a broken femur during the first game of his junior season. Savage committed to the

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to play college football.

College career

Savage played at Maryland from 2015 to 2018. During his career, he had 182 tackles, eight interceptions, one sack and two touchdowns.

Professional career

Savage was drafted by the Green Bay Packers with the 21st overall pick in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft. On May 2, 2019, Savage signed a 4-year deal worth $12.5 million, including a signing bonus of $7.1 million.

2019

Savage made his NFL debut in the Packers' season opener against the Chicago Bears on September 5, 2019, recording three tackles and one pass deflection. In week 3 against the

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, Savage recorded his first career interception off Joe Flacco as the Packers won 27–16.

2020

In Week 12 against the Chicago Bears on ''Sunday Night Football'', Savage intercepted two passes thrown by

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during the 41–25 win.

2022

The Packers picked up the fifth-year option on Savage's contract on April 29, 2022.

NFL career statistics

Regular season

Postseason

References

External links

Green Bay Packers bioMaryland Terrapins bio
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