How old is Aaron Donald?

Last Modified Aug 10, 2023 07:50 GMT
Aaron Donald
Aaron Donald, Source: Aaron Donald’s Official Instagram Handle: @aarondonald99

Aaron Donalds is a professional American footballer who plays in the NFL as a defensive tackle for the Los Angeles Rams. Aaron Donald's career began in the Year 2014 when he was selected by the St. Louis Rams in the 2014 NFL Draft.

On June 2014 he signed a four-year contract worth $10.13 million with the St. Louis Rams. He made his NFL debut against Minnesota Vikings, in a game against Tampa Bay Buccaneers he recorded three tackles during a 19–17 victory. He continued his brilliant performance throughout the season and won the award of NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. In the following season, he was ranked by his fellow team members at 14th in the NFL Top 100 Players of 2016.

In 2017 the Rams wanted to take exercise Donald's fifth-year option from his contract. But he did not show up for training camp and preseason and due to this dispute he was fined and for each game he missed it cost him one game check from his base salary. Donald made his debut of the season against the Washington Redskins in the loss of 20−27 where he recorded two tackles. Aaron Donald had a great season despite missing a few opening matches where he won the award of the NFL Defensive Player of the Year.

In 2018 Aaron Donald signed a six-year contract extension worth $135 million with the Rams which at that time was one of the highest-paid defensive player contracts. Since then Aaron Donald has been the IT factor for the Rams in every season. In the 2022 season in a game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Donald suffered an ankle injury which resulted in his being ruled out from the team's final six games.

Aaron Donald’s Age

Aaron Donald was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on May 23, 1991. Currently, he is 31 years old. The young player first came into the NFL when he was 22 years old.

Before his Journey began in the NFL Donald played college football for Pittsburgh, where as a sophomore in 2011 he recorded 47 tackles. He continued his excellent form in his junior year. In his senior year, Donald became the most productive and the most dominant defensive player. He was called by multiple couches as a one-man wrecking machine, the following season he was also named the ACC Defensive Player of the Year.

Donald weighs around 127 kg and is 6’1” tall. Coming into the NFL he was seen as a rare case with a combination of speed, agility, and quickness, and by his performance so far in his career, he has shown that he is all that. Donald is praised by everyone from his teammates to his coaches from college. There should be no doubt that Aaron Donald is one the best defensive player this sport has ever seen.

FAQs

A. Yes Aaron Donald was seen swinging a helmet at Bengals players.

A. For making illegal contact with a referee in the game against the San Francisco 49ers, he was fined $23,395 by the NFL.

A. The reason was that the Rams wanted to utilize the fifth-year option in Donald's contract and due to these contract extension issues, he didn't show up at training camp or the preseason.

A. Yes Aaron Donald  won the Bronco Nagurski Trophy in the year 2013.

A. In 2018 Aaron Donald signed a six-year contract extension with The Rams.

Related Stories

Russell Wilson cheers for wife Ciara as singer becomes first African-American artist to be featured on Rolling Stone’s cover Russell Wilson cheers for wife Ciara as singer becomes first African-American artist to be featured on Rolling Stone’s cover
Russell Wilson cheers for wife Ciara as singer becomes first African-American artist to be featured on Rolling Stone’s cover
"I'm going to test his armor" - Travis Hunter faces skepticism from Super Bowl XLIII champ over Jaguars rookie's two-way dreams "I'm going to test his armor" - Travis Hunter faces skepticism from Super Bowl XLIII champ over Jaguars rookie's two-way dreams
"I'm going to test his armor" - Travis Hunter faces skepticism from Super Bowl XLIII champ over Jaguars rookie's two-way dreams
1d
NFL analyst urges Steelers to bank on Aaron Rodgers–DK Metcalf combo to redefine offense in 2025 NFL analyst urges Steelers to bank on Aaron Rodgers–DK Metcalf combo to redefine offense in 2025
NFL analyst urges Steelers to bank on Aaron Rodgers–DK Metcalf combo to redefine offense in 2025
1d
"There's an athletic arrogance to Cam Ward": Greg Cosell highlights Titans stars unique edge over rookie QBs "There's an athletic arrogance to Cam Ward": Greg Cosell highlights Titans stars unique edge over rookie QBs
"There's an athletic arrogance to Cam Ward": Greg Cosell highlights Titans stars unique edge over rookie QBs
"He does have ridiculously high ceiling" - NFL Analyst explains why Cowboys’ gamble on Joe Milton was worth the 'shot' "He does have ridiculously high ceiling" - NFL Analyst explains why Cowboys’ gamble on Joe Milton was worth the 'shot'
"He does have ridiculously high ceiling" - NFL Analyst explains why Cowboys’ gamble on Joe Milton was worth the 'shot' 
1d
“Most clutch thing he's ever done”: NFL fans react as Dak Prescott sinks 65-foot putt to win golf match “Most clutch thing he's ever done”: NFL fans react as Dak Prescott sinks 65-foot putt to win golf match
“Most clutch thing he's ever done”: NFL fans react as Dak Prescott sinks 65-foot putt to win golf match
RGIII’s wife Grete sends 3-word reaction as ex-Ravens QB knocks off Cam Newton’s star-studded C1N team in wild OT7 showdown RGIII’s wife Grete sends 3-word reaction as ex-Ravens QB knocks off Cam Newton’s star-studded C1N team in wild OT7 showdown
RGIII’s wife Grete sends 3-word reaction as ex-Ravens QB knocks off Cam Newton’s star-studded C1N team in wild OT7 showdown 
1d
"This is child abuse!" - NFL fans react as Cooper DeJean dominates young campers with effortless receiving skills "This is child abuse!" - NFL fans react as Cooper DeJean dominates young campers with effortless receiving skills
"This is child abuse!" - NFL fans react as Cooper DeJean dominates young campers with effortless receiving skills
16h
Tyreek Hill outruns Noah Lyles’ brother with blazing 10.10s in 100m dash [WATCH] Tyreek Hill outruns Noah Lyles’ brother with blazing 10.10s in 100m dash [WATCH]
Tyreek Hill outruns Noah Lyles’ brother with blazing 10.10s in 100m dash [WATCH]
1d
"It's not all rainbows, unicorns, and smiles" - NFL analyst blasts Robert Kraft after he calls last two seasons “worst years” in his 31-year tenure "It's not all rainbows, unicorns, and smiles" - NFL analyst blasts Robert Kraft after he calls last two seasons “worst years” in his 31-year tenure
"It's not all rainbows, unicorns, and smiles" - NFL analyst blasts Robert Kraft after he calls last two seasons “worst years” in his 31-year tenure
1d
Sportskeeda logo
Close menu
WWE
WWE
NBA
NBA
NFL
NFL
MMA
MMA
Tennis
Tennis
NHL
NHL
Golf
Golf
MLB
MLB
Soccer
Soccer
F1
F1
WNBA
WNBA
More
More
bell-icon Manage notifications