James Laurinaitis

Los Angeles Rams 35th pick

ILB ·

Ohio State · 2009–2016

117

Games

664

Solo Tackles

16.5

Sacks

Interceptions

James Laurinaitis is a former inside linebacker out of Ohio State, selected by the Los Angeles Rams with the 35th overall pick (round 2) in the 2009 NFL Draft. He played 117 regular-season games from 2009 to 2016, with the St. Louis Rams and New Orleans Saints.

Draft Details

Year

2009

Round

Round 2

Pick

35th overall

Team

Los Angeles Rams

Position

ILB

College

Ohio State

James Laurinaitis Career Stats

Primary starter for 7 seasons.
Ranks 2nd in the 2009 draft class in solo tackles (664).

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2009	STL	16	88	13	0	2	6	2	5	0
2010	STL	16	84	16	0	3	7	1	5	0
2011	STL	16	95	37	0	3	5	2	7	0
2012	STL	16	110	25	4	0.5	2	2	5	0
2013	STL	16	82	31	7	3.5	5	2	9	0
2014	STL	16	70	29	4	3.5	6	0	2	0
2015	STL	16	59	48	2	1	9	1	1	1
2016	NO	3	8	8	0	0	0	0	1	0
Career		115	596	207	17	16.5	40	10	35	1

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-2

Weight

244 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.72s

Bench Press

22 reps

Vertical Jump

33"

Broad Jump

115"

3-Cone Drill

6.93s

Shuttle

4.24s

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