LaVar Arrington

Washington Commanders 2nd pick

OLB ·

Penn State · 2000–2006

Games

338

Solo Tackles

23.5

Sacks

Interceptions

LaVar Arrington is a former outside linebacker out of Penn State, selected by the Washington Commanders with the 2nd overall pick (round 1) in the 2000 NFL Draft. He played 85 regular-season games from 2000 to 2006, with the Washington Redskins and New York Giants. He was named to 3 Pro Bowls.

Draft Details

Year

2000

Round

Round 1

Pick

2nd overall

Team

Washington Commanders

Position

OLB

College

Penn State

LaVar Arrington Career Stats

3× Pro Bowl selection.
Primary starter for 5 seasons.

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2000	WAS	15	39	10	7	4	4	0	4	0
2001	WAS	14	73	17	7	0.5	1	3	9	0
2002	WAS	16	62	25	12	11	10	0	8	4
2003	WAS	16	67	13	0	5	0	0	11	6
2004	WAS	3	9	4	0	1	0	0	2	0
2005	WAS	11	36	8	0	0	0	0	1	0
2006	NYG	6	10	2	0	1	1	0	3	0
Career		81	296	79	26	22.5	16	3	38	10

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

6-3

Weight

250 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.53s

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