The Arizona Cardinals selected linebacker B.j. Ojulari in the second round of the 2023 draft. He is a pass rusher.
He declared the goal of wanting to get double digits in sacks as a rookie in 2023.
Only 36 players in NFL history have done that.
Below are all the players who accomplished that as a rookie, from 10 sacks to the NFL rookie record of 14.5.
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10 sacks
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- Garin Veris, Patriots, 1985
- Derrick Thomas, Chiefs, 1989
- Burt Grossman, Chargers, 1989
- Mike Croel, Broncos, 1991
- Chris Mims, Chargers, 1992
- Santana Dotson, Buccaneers, 1992
- Hugh Douglas, Jets, 1995
- Shawne Merriman, Chargers, 2005
- Clay Matthews, Packers, 2009
- Ndamukong Suh, Lions, 2010
- Maxx Crosby, Raiders, 2019
10.5 sacks
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- Greg Townsend, Raiders, 1983
- Anthony Smith, Raiders, 1991
- Dana Stubblefield, 49ers, 1993
- Kevin Williams, Vikings, 2003
- Joey Bosa, Chargers, 2016
- Josh Allen, Jaguars, 2019
11 sacks
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- Vernon Maxwell, Colts, 1983
- Keith Millard, Vikings, 1985
- Darren Howard, Saints, 2000
- Kamerion Wimbley, Browns, 2006
- Brian Orakpo, Redskins, 2009
11.5 sacks
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- Peter Boulware, Ravens, 1997
- Von Miller, Broncos, 2011
12 sacks
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- Charles Haley, 49ers, 1986
- Julius Peppers, Panthers, 2002
- Terrell Suggs, Ravens, 2003
- Mark Anderson, Bears, 2006
- Bradley Chubb, Broncos, 2018
12.5 sacks
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- Leslie O’Neal, Chargers, 1986
- Simeon Rice, Cardinals, 1996
13 sacks
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- Reggie White, Eagles, 1985
- Dwight Freeney, Colts, 2002
- Micha Parsons, Cowboys, 2021
14 sacks
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- Aldon Smith, 49ers, 2011
14.5 sacks
- Jevon Kearse, Titans, 1999
