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75
Games
267
Solo Tackles
3.5
Sacks
1
Interceptions
Pete Werner is a linebacker out of Ohio State, selected by the New Orleans Saints with the 60th overall pick (round 2) in the 2021 NFL Draft. He has played 75 regular-season games since 2021, with the New Orleans Saints.
Draft Details
Pete Werner Career Stats
- Primary starter for 4 seasons.
- Ranks 6th in the 2021 draft class in solo tackles (267).
- Active in the 2026 season — stats update weekly.
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | NO | 13 | 30 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | NO | 11 | 55 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| 2023 | NO | 16 | 52 | 33 | 4 | 0.5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | NO | 13 | 52 | 38 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | NO | 17 | 49 | 31 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 2026 | NO | 3 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career | 73 | 251 | 160 | 18 | 3.5 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 2 |
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
238 lbs
40-Yard Dash
4.58s
Bench Press
20 reps
Vertical Jump
39.5"
Broad Jump
122"
3-Cone Drill
6.95s
Shuttle
4.38s
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