tackles

Hawthorne, who turns 25 on May 14, played well subbing for injured middle linebacker Lofa Tatupu, starting 11 games and leading the team in tackles with 117, finishing second on the team in sacks with four and along with safety Deon Grant, leading the team in interceptions with three.

Seattle Seahawks Team Report 2010

LB David Hawthorne led the team in tackles with 117, starting 11 games for injured middle linebacker Lofa Tatupu.

Seattle Seahawks Team Report 2010

•ILB: Stephen Cooper, S.D. Led team in tackles despite missing first four games.

Annual All-Joe team: Honoring those who won little acclaim 2009

Defense: DE Frank Zombo (Central Michigan), 6-4, 269: He led the MAC in tackles for loss (151/2) and was second with nine sacks.

Mid-American Conference outlook 2009

Had 20 tackles and 2 INTs vs. Tennessee, led Browns in tackles; Larry Foote, Pitt.

Annual All-Joe team: Honoring those who won little acclaim 2009

Led Steelers defensive linemen in tackles, draws blockers and frees up sack artist LaMarr Woodley.

Annual All-Joe team: Honoring those who won little acclaim 2009

Matthews didn't start until his senior year, when he finished fourth on the team in tackles behind Maualuga, Cushing and another linebacker, Kaluka Maiava, who is also expected to be drafted.

Bloodlines help lift Matthews from walk-on to NFL draft stud 2009

D'Qwell Jackson last season led the league in tackles with 154 and intercepted three passes.

Starting over: Mangini back to his roots for rebuilding Browns 2009

•Linebacker: Middle linebacker Antonio Pierce is bidding to lead the club in tackles for the fourth consecutive season.

This time, Giants lament 'bitter, bad, disgusting' lost chance 2009

Second on Panthers in tackles with career-high 136, nine for loss; Chad Greenway, Minn.

Annual All-Joe team: Honoring those who won little acclaim 2009