Junior Seau
Inducted:
2015
Player Stats
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
250 lb (113 kg)
Born:
January 19, 1969
San Diego, California, U.S.
Died:
May 2, 2012
Oceanside, California, U.S.
Position:
Linebacker
College:
USC (1987–1989)
Junior Seau was one of the most dominant and beloved linebackers in NFL history, known for his unmatched energy, toughness, and passion for the game. Born in 1969, Seau spent 20 seasons in the league, most notably with the San Diego Chargers, where he became the face of the franchise. His instincts, sideline-to-sideline speed, and relentless physicality made him a force in every phase of defense. Seau earned 12 Pro Bowl selections and 6 First-Team All-Pro honors, helping lead the Chargers to Super Bowl XXIX in 1994.
His leadership extended off the field, where he was respected for his work ethic, charisma, and commitment to teammates. After playing with the Dolphins and Patriots, Seau retired as one of the greatest linebackers ever to play the game. His legacy remains defined by intensity, excellence, and heart. Junior Seau was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2015.
Seau's Awards and Honors
- 6× First-team All-Pro (1992–1994, 1996, 1998, 2000)
- 3× Second-team All-Pro (1995, 1997, 1999)
- 12× Pro Bowl (1991–2002)
- Los Angeles Chargers Hall of Fame
- Los Angeles Chargers No. 55 retired
- Second-team All-American (1989)
NFL Records
- NFL Man of the Year (1994)
- NFL solo tackles co-leader (1994)
- NFL 1990s All-Decade Team
- NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team
- One of the longest-tenured linebackers in NFL history
NFL Teams
San Diego Chargers (1990–2002)
Miami Dolphins (2003–2005)
New England Patriots (2006–2009)
NFL Draft:
1990: 1st round, 5th overall pick
San Diego Chargers
Number Worn:
55
NFL Stats
Seasons:
20 (1990–2009)
Games played:
268
Game Started:
243
Total tackles:
1,847
Sacks:
56.5
Interceptions:
18
Interception yards:
238
Forced fumbles:
11
Fumble recoveries:
18
Defensive touchdowns:
1