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Aaron Donald wins back-to-back Defensive Player of the Year awards

Former Pitt star Aaron Donald menaced opposing offenses in the 2018 season as the star defensive lineman of the NFC champion Los Angeles Rams, and on Saturday, he was recognized for his efforts and named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year by the Associated Press for the second season in a row.

Donald’s performance in 2018 was truly remarkable, as he posted career highs in several categories, with 20.5 sacks, 25 tackles for losses, 41 quarterback hits and two fumble recoveries. On top of that, his sack and tackle-for-loss totals led the NFL, further solidifying his status as the league’s premier defender.