Broncos sixth-round pick Danny Trevathan (Leesburg High School, Leesburg Florida) always wants to stay humble.
The former Kentucky linebacker worked with children in Ethiopia during a 2011 service trip. And his bio in the Kentucky media guide states that he couldn't life without his family and his "haters."
Haters?
"They motivate me," Trevathan said. "You have to strive for excellence. You can't give up when times are tough."
Trevathan (6-foot-1, 232 pounds) was regarded as one of the toughest hitters in the Southeastern Conference, which, of course, is saying something.
He made his presence felt all over the field for the Wildcats, notching 143 tackles as a senior with three sacks and eight tackles for losses. That followed up a junior season in which he had 144 stops, including 14 for losses.
Trevathan said he played more at weakside linebacker at Kentucky, with some work at middle linebacker. It doesn't matter where he plays in Denver, he said Saturday.
"I'm just looking to get in a rotation," he said during a teleconference with media covering the Broncos.
Trevathan said he is looking forward to learning from Broncos linebacker Wesley Woodyard, another Kentucky alumnus.
"I never got to play with Wesley," Trevathan said. "But I think our football styles are similar. I strive to be a leader like him."
Danny Trevathan, LB, Kentucky
Round 6 (188th overall pick)
Measurables: 6-0, 237 Ran 4.82 in the 40-yard dash at his pro day workout in early March, but had suffered a hamstring injury during the 40 at the scouting combine the previous week He had a 31 ½-inch vertical jump and a 9-4 broad jump.
Vital statistics: Had back-to-back seasons with at least 143 tackles with 143 this past season to go with 144 in 2010 - he led the SEC in tackles both seasons A three-year starter at the weak-side linebacker for the Wildcats Led the nation's linebackers with forced fumbles with five this past season.
Honors: Was named to several all-American teams in 2010 and 2011 Was a first-team All-SEC pick in '11 Finished his career ranked 10th in school history in tackles and had 20 games with at least 10 tackles.
High School days: At Leesburg (Fla.) High School was his league's Player of the Year as a senior and also competed for the school's weight-lifting, basketball, baseball and track teams.
Upside: A highly-productive player who performed at a high level in the toughest football conference in the land. He plays with toughness and quality instincts. He finds the ball and makes the plays.
Question marks: Did not run nearly as well as many other linebackers on the board. Broncos obviously choosing on-field production and intensity over the workout numbers.
Jeff Legwold, The Denver Post
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The former Kentucky linebacker worked with children in Ethiopia during a 2011 service trip. And his bio in the Kentucky media guide states that he couldn't life without his family and his "haters."
Haters?
"They motivate me," Trevathan said. "You have to strive for excellence. You can't give up when times are tough."
Trevathan (6-foot-1, 232 pounds) was regarded as one of the toughest hitters in the Southeastern Conference, which, of course, is saying something.
He made his presence felt all over the field for the Wildcats, notching 143 tackles as a senior with three sacks and eight tackles for losses. That followed up a junior season in which he had 144 stops, including 14 for losses.
Trevathan said he played more at weakside linebacker at Kentucky, with some work at middle linebacker. It doesn't matter where he plays in Denver, he said Saturday.
"I'm just looking to get in a rotation," he said during a teleconference with media covering the Broncos.
Trevathan said he is looking forward to learning from Broncos linebacker Wesley Woodyard, another Kentucky alumnus.
"I never got to play with Wesley," Trevathan said. "But I think our football styles are similar. I strive to be a leader like him."
Danny Trevathan, LB, Kentucky
Round 6 (188th overall pick)
Measurables: 6-0, 237 Ran 4.82 in the 40-yard dash at his pro day workout in early March, but had suffered a hamstring injury during the 40 at the scouting combine the previous week He had a 31 ½-inch vertical jump and a 9-4 broad jump.
Vital statistics: Had back-to-back seasons with at least 143 tackles with 143 this past season to go with 144 in 2010 - he led the SEC in tackles both seasons A three-year starter at the weak-side linebacker for the Wildcats Led the nation's linebackers with forced fumbles with five this past season.
Honors: Was named to several all-American teams in 2010 and 2011 Was a first-team All-SEC pick in '11 Finished his career ranked 10th in school history in tackles and had 20 games with at least 10 tackles.
High School days: At Leesburg (Fla.) High School was his league's Player of the Year as a senior and also competed for the school's weight-lifting, basketball, baseball and track teams.
Upside: A highly-productive player who performed at a high level in the toughest football conference in the land. He plays with toughness and quality instincts. He finds the ball and makes the plays.
Question marks: Did not run nearly as well as many other linebackers on the board. Broncos obviously choosing on-field production and intensity over the workout numbers.
Jeff Legwold, The Denver Post
Follow Tom Kensler on Twitter.
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