Former Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame during Saturday’s ceremony, but he got to put on his gold jacket on Friday evening.
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One of seven players in the 2024 Hall of Fame class, Freeney will be enshrined in only his second year of eligibility.
Freeney played 16 NFL seasons, 11 of which came with the Colts. During his career, Freeney was a seven-time Pro Bowler, a three-time All-Pro, a member of the All-2000s team and a Super Bowl winner with the Colts in the 2006 season.
With speed, quickness and a devastating spin move, Freeney finished his career with 125.5 sacks, 107.5 of which came while with the Colts. He ranks 18th on the all-time sack list. In addition to that impressive figure, Freeney played in 218 games, forced 47 fumbles and recorded 128 tackles for loss.
“Everyone always said I was undersized. Too small to play the position. He can’t see past the offensive tackle, he won’t be able to see the quarterback. But being a couple inches shorter, it gives you a natural leverage,” Freeney said of his playing style, via Yahoo Sports. “I was really one of the first guys predicated on speed, quickness and getting to the ball.”
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