Paul Kruger Biography

Paul Kruger is an NFL linebacker that currently plays for the Cleveland Browns. Originally a high school quarterback, Kruger was converted to linebacker and defensive lineman at the University of Utah, recording 10.5 sacks and 124 tackles over his two year career. Considered to be one of the top defensive end prospects out of college, Kruger left Utah to enter the 2009 NFL Draft, where he was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the second round. During the 2010 offseason, Kruger was asked by the coaches to make the switch to linebacker, creating a frustrating season as he rarely made any impact. He switched back and forth between defensive end and linebacker, eventually finding a role as a situational passrusher, recording 5.5 sacks in 2011. Kruger had a break-out season in 2012, recording nine sacks as well as 42 tackles and a fumble recovery. Kruger would anchor a Ravens defense that would go on to win the Super Bowl that season, as he recorded two critical sacks against the 49ers late in the game. In 2013, Kruger signed five year deal with the Cleveland Browns, and experienced a decent season with his new team, recording 4.5 sacks. 

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