Rob Ninkovich

Total tackles:	460
Sacks:	46.0
Forced fumbles:	12
Fumble recoveries:	14
Interceptions:	5
Defensive touchdowns:	2
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Rob Ninkovich
	Ninkovich with the Patriots in 2011
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Position:	Linebacker; Defensive end
Personal information
Born:	February 1, 1984 (age 40); Blue Island, Illinois, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school:	Lincoln-Way Central (New Lenox, Illinois)
College:	Joliet JC (2002–2003); Purdue (2004–2005);
NFL draft:	2006 / round: 5 / pick: 135
Career history
	New Orleans Saints (2006); Miami Dolphins (2007–2008); New Orleans Saints (2008); New England Patriots (2009–2016);
Career highlights and awards
	2× Super Bowl champion (XLIX, LI); New England Patriots All-2010s Team; New England Patriots All-Dynasty Team; Third-team NJCAA All-American (2003); Second-team All-Big Ten (2005);
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:
Total tackles:	460
Sacks:	46.0
Forced fumbles:	12
Fumble recoveries:	14
Interceptions:	5
Defensive touchdowns:	2
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Robert Michael Ninkovich^[1] (born February 1, 1984) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker and defensive end for eleven seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Purdue Boilermakers as a defensive end and was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL draft. He also played in the NFL for the Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots, winning two Super Bowls with the latter. After eight seasons with the Patriots, Ninkovich announced his retirement from the NFL following the 2016 season.