Darnell Savage


Darnell Harvey Savage Jr. is an American football safety for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He played college football at Maryland, and was drafted by the Packers in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft.

Early years

Savage attended Caravel Academy in Bear, Delaware. He suffered a broken femur during the first game of his junior season. Savage committed to the University of Maryland to play college football.

College career

Savage played at Maryland from 2015 to 2018. During his career, he had 182 tackles, eight interceptions, one sack and two touchdowns.

Professional career

Savage was drafted by the Green Bay Packers with the 21st overall pick in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft. On May 2, 2019, Savage signed a 4-year deal worth $12.5 million.

2019

Savage made his NFL debut in the Packers' season opener against the Chicago Bears on September 5, 2019, recording three tackles and one pass deflection.
In week 3 against the Denver Broncos, Savage recorded his first career interception off Joe Flacco as the Packers won 27–16.

NFL career statistics

Regular season

Postseason