Author: Madeline Coleman Publish date: Dec 3, 2020. Pingback: Falcons: Could Bud Dupree provide what Dante Fowler Jr. couldn’t? Dupree had a career year in 2019 recording 11.5 sacks, 4 forced fumbles, and 68 combined tackles. [27] He played in his first game of the season the following game. Stephon Tuitt and Jerald Hawkins can potentially come off of the Covid-19 Reserve List in time for the game. Damond Talbot; December 2, 2020. The Steelers shouldn't need him to return in the final 3:30, so I wouldn't expect to see him again. In the following week's game against the Cleveland Browns, Dupree sacked Baker Mayfield 1.5 times, one of which included another strip sack that was recovered by Cam Heyward, in the 20–13 win. In the SEC he finished sixth in sacks. This past season he recorded those eight sacks in only 11 games due to a torn ACL in early December. By: G.Stryker: Twitter @SNStryker and Instagram @SNStryker SteelerNation.com Ben Roethlisberger did not practice today. Collision probably cost Bud a sack. Player stats at NFL.com: Player stats at PFR: Alvin "Bud" Dupree Jr. (born February 12, 1993) is an American football outside linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). For his sophomore season he ranked 10th in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) in tackles and seventh in the FBS for sacks and tackles for loss. [24], Head coach Mike Tomlin named Dupree the left outside linebacker to begin the season, opposite T. J. He played college football at Kentucky, and was drafted in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft by the Steelers. He made five tackles in the game before the injury. The Falcons can’t depend on just Dupree; drafting another two edge defenders — one early and one late in the draft — would make me feel more comfortable. His father is Alvin Dupree Sr. and his mother is Sophia Stephens. Even though his injury occurred late in the season, Dupree says he’ll be ready for training camp for whichever team he signs with. news [43], Dupree with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2015, Pittsburgh Steelers first-round draft picks, "Wilkinson Co. native Bud Dupree returns home to hold football camp", "UK defensive line: Finally at end, Dupree justifies the means", "Kentucky's Dupree ready for 'freak' of a season", "UK defensive end Bud Dupree everybody's 'freak' athlete", "Kentucky's Dupree grows into 'savage' role on defense", "Lexington, KY local and state news by the Lexington Herald-Leader - Kentucky.com", Alvin Dupree, Mark Stoops help lift Kentucky from doormat to contender, "That's Mr. Graduate Bud Dupree, if you please", "Pro Day fun for Dupree, sign of growth for Kentucky football program", "Alvin Dupree, DS #1 DE, Kentucky: 2015 NFL Draft", "The SI 64: Sports Illustrated's top 64 prospects in the 2015 NFL draft", "2015 NFL Draft prospect rankings by position", "Mike Mayock's final draft positional rankings", "Steelers draft Kentucky linebacker Bud Dupree", "Pittsburgh Steelers Depth Chart Archive | Ourlads.com", "Dupree activated; Heyward, Wheaton to IR", "Ourlads.com: Pittsburgh Steelers' depth chart: 10/18/2017", "Outside linebacker Bud Dupree to miss Steelers opener with injury", "Steelers' Bud Dupree: First career interception in win", "Steelers break out of funk, stomp Bengals 27-3", "Vinatieri misses late, Steelers edge Colts 26-24", "Lamar Jackson, Russell Wilson among Players of the Week", "Duck Time: Hodges leads Steelers over winless Bengals 16-10", "Duck's Dynasty? [33] Trey Edmunds – RB: Inactive (Hamstring) Edmunds is out and won’t play against the Browns. That said, the injury, which tests are showing is a torn ACL, happened to Bud Dupree. Dupree isn’t going to break the bank either. He's not out of the woods yet, but the fact that he's progressing faster than anticipated at this stage of his rehab is at least a promising sign. He also started all 12 games and recorded his first career interception which he returned for a game-winning touchdown in a 45-38 win against South Carolina. [4] After this season he would switch from linebacker to defensive lineman for his last two years at Kentucky. [21], On May 15, 2015, the Steelers signed Dupree to a four-year contract worth $9.22 million with $8.63 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $4.97 million. In the wake of Bud Dupree's season-ending knee injury, Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joe Haden is confident linebackers Alex Highsmith and Ola Adeniyi are up to the task of replacing him. On November 29, 2015, he made his first career start against the Seattle Seahawks and made one solo tackle. by. Bud Dupree Injury Update, Steelers star pass rusher likely tore his ACL. Dupree tore his ACL in early December. Braves: Who are the Top 10 players in baseball right now. A groin injury cost him the 1st 9 games, but the 2nd-year pass rusher is on the active roster for Sunday's trip to Cleveland. I’m on track. [19] He was the first University of Kentucky player taken in the first round since defensive tackle Dewayne Robertson went with the fourth overall pick to the New York Jets in the 2003 NFL Draft. [24], Dupree was named the starting left outside linebacker ahead of Moats to begin the 2016 regular season. “I’m ahead of schedule in rehab. “I’m feeling great right now,” Dupree said. [40] In week 12, against the Baltimore Ravens, Dupree tore his ACL and was placed on season-ending injured reserve the following day. Only guy who has managed to block Bud Dupree this year might be TJ Watt. He has put up 0 rushing yards on zero attempts in four games this year. Antoine Brooks Jr was activated to the roster in a corresponding move. Steelers Players Show Support For Bud Dupree On Social Media Following Injury December 3, 2020 at 4:47 am Filed Under: Baltimore Ravens , Bud Dupree , NFL , Pittsburgh Sports , Pittsburgh Steelers On March 12, 2015, he participated at Kentucky's pro day and performed very well in positional drills, the short shuttle, and three cone drills for scouts and teams representatives from 26 NFL teams. High school career. Bud Dupree (knee) is questionable to return. Monitoring players' injury status is crucial to fantasy football, ... (90.3), and Watt is second to only Bud Dupree (on IR) in run stops among Pittsburgh defensive ends this season. [39] In Week 2 against the Denver Broncos, Dupree recorded his first sack of the season on Drew Lock during the 26–21 win. The next game, he made a season-high four combined tackles and a sack during the Steelers' 43–18 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. Bud Dupree Full Injury HD (Week 12) GPU: GeForce GTX 1060 3GB CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1600 Six-Core Processor Memory: 16 GB RAM (15.95 GB RAM usable) Current resolution: 1920 x 1080, 165Hz Operating system: [7][8][9] For the season he had 74 tackles, 12.5 tackles-for-loss, and eight sacks. Though he was given a ‘not injury related’ status, he will not play this weekend against the Cleveland Browns. As a true freshman at University of Kentucky in 2011, Dupree played in 12 games with three starts at linebacker. He received an overall grade of 60.5 from Pro Football Focus in 2018, which ranked as the 78th highest grade among all qualifying edge defenders.[32]. Fowler needs to improve drastically, and someone like Dupree would thrive in Atlanta. [28], Dupree was unable to play in the season-opener against the Cleveland Browns due to a shoulder injury. Only guy who has managed to block Bud Dupree this year might be TJ Watt. Dupree attended Wilkinson County High School in Irwinton, Georgia. The Steelers have activated OLB Bud Dupree from the PUP list. Minnesota Vikings' head coach Mike Zimmer, Cincinnati Bengals' head coach Marvin Lewis, and Pittsburgh Steelers' head coach Mike Tomlin attended to scout Dupree, Za'Darius Smith, Braylon Heard, and 15 other prospects. Report: Steelers LB Bud Dupree Tears ACL Against Ravens. Born: February 12, 1993 in Macon, GA. College: Kentucky (College Stats) Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 32 (3456th overall since 1960) High School: Wilkinson County ANSWER: There have not been any updates on Devin Bush and Bud Dupree, and there probably won't be for some time. Regardless of what fans think, Fowler will be on this team next year, and with a new defensive coordinator who schemes pressure better than his last, his play should improve. From the time he went out with injury, many have speculated on OBJ’s future with the Browns. The Browns did very well without him, advancing to the AFC divisional playoff round, but the organization appears committed to OBJ. Dupree finished the 2018 season with 42 tackles, 5.5 sacks, 3 passes defended, and 1 interception returned for a touchdown. His 77.7 overall grade in 2019 was 23rd among all edge rushers, according to PFF. On November 24, 2016, he recorded two solo tackles in a 28–7 victory at the Indianapolis Colts. [1] He was a three-year starter at defensive end and four-year starter at tight end. EDGE BUD DUPREE. Pittsburgh Steelers News. Collision probably cost Bud a sack. Watt. Against Mississippi State, Dupree recorded a career-high 13 tackles. With multiple restructured contracts, this would be very possible. Set the edge, shed the TE, make the tackle for a one yard gain. Trey Edmunds – RB: Inactive (Hamstring) Edmunds is out and won’t play against the Browns. Instead of giving someone like Fowler a multi-year deal, a one-year rental is much more Fontenot-esque. He has picked up 30 tackles, 8.0 TFL, and eight sacks in 11 games this season. Dupree's sack forced Lock to fumble the football and it was recovered by the Steelers. Initial tests on #Steelers LB Bud Dupree indicate a torn ACL, sources tell me and @AKinkhabwala. It’s a blessing to take the small things from a big injury like there was, and just know that I’m still able to perform next season.” If he can return to 90% of what he was in 2020, Dupree will be worth a one-year contract. Dupree has experience in a similar defense that Pees runs, as he was apart of a blitz-happy Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense. He’s also not just a pass-rushing edge; his rush-defense might’ve been just as good as when rushing the passer. It’s a great thing as always; it’s a blessing. [3][10] On Saturday, May 9, 2015, he graduated from the University of Kentucky with a degree in community and leadership development. Steelers linebacker Bud Dupree says he’s ‘feeling great’ in recovery from ACL injury Frank Carnevale Wed., January 27, 2021 1:30 p.m. | Wednesday, January 27, 2021 1:30 p.m. [24], On April 23, 2018, the Steelers picked up the fifth-year option on Dupree's contract worth $9.23 million [30] On September 24, Dupree intercepted his first career pass off Ryan Fitzpatrick, and returned it for a touchdown. He has picked up 30 tackles, 8.0 TFL, and eight sacks in 11 games this season. The Steelers may have just suffered the biggest blow of the year. OBJ’s Status . Bud Dupree profile page, biographical information, injury history and news Backup Hodges leads Steelers by Browns 20-13", "Denver Broncos at Pittsburgh Steelers - September 20th, 2020", "Steelers place Dupree on Reserve/Injured", "God Mom's Dream Resulted In Nickname For Dupree", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bud_Dupree&oldid=1001057832, Players of American football from Georgia (U.S. state), African-American players of American football, Short description is different from Wikidata, Pittsburgh Steelers currentteam parameter articles, Infobox NFL biography articles missing alt text, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 18 January 2021, at 01:48. Before suffering the injury, Dupree was in the midst of a productive season, racking up 31 tackles, eight sacks and two forced fumbles in 11 games. Three players who missed last week’s game all returned to practice fully. Anthony Chickillo and James Harrison should take over the vacated snaps, with T.J. Watt starting on the other side. [26] He was activated off injured reserve on November 19, 2016, prior to Week 11. [22][23], He began his rookie season as the backup left outside linebacker behind veteran Arthur Moats. [3], As a junior, in 2013, he played in 11 games, ranking second on his team with 61 tackles, first on the team with 9.5 tackles-for-loss at defensive end. As a senior, he had over 1,000 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns on offense and 62 tackles and 10 sacks on defense. Someone like Bud Dupree isn’t going to completely turn around the Falcons pass rush, but he can be a building block to an improved defense. Bud Dupree was lost for the season with a torn ACL and was placed on Injured Reserve ending his season. Somewhat encouraging he … The defense has propelled the Steelers this season, but the offense no longer can rely on that kind of dominance. Asked about Dupree's injury Thursday, coach Mike Tomlin said: "You can characterize it as official that Bud is out for the year with a significant knee injury." That player is Bud Dupree, who is a free agent and in search of a new NFL contract. Position: DE 6-4, 269lb (193cm, 122kg) Team: Pittsburgh Steelers. Howard finished the 2020 regular season with 11 receptions (19 targets) for 146 yards and two touchdowns across four games before suffering his season-ending Achilles injury … What I do remember was the consistent pressure he was able to apply with someone like T.J. Watt, Cameron Heyward, and Stephon Tuitt lining up next to him. [20] He was the second linebacker selected in the draft, behind Vic Beasley who was selected with the eighth overall pick. #Steelers pic.twitter.com/okIzRRiPIB, — Alex Kozora (@Alex_Kozora) November 23, 2020. Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Bud Dupree reportedly tore his ACL during a 19-14 win over the Ravens in Week 12. [31] Steelers OLB Bud Dupree is out for today's opener against the Browns. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Falcons: Could Bud Dupree provide what Dante Fowler Jr. couldn’t? He suffered a shoulder injury in Thursday's practice and then missed Friday's workout. He was drafted by the Steelers in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft.He played college football at Notre Dame [42] The nickname "Bud" was given to him by his godmother. These are the plays Bud Dupree made weekly that'll be hard to consistently replace. During games against Georgia and Vanderbilt, he had a season high five tackles in each game. Dupree’s status for the start of the 2021 season could be in question now due to the timing of this injury. Bud Dupree really came on strong before his injury, but here’s why he has played his final downs for the Steelers. On December 11, 2016, he made his first start of the season and recorded a career-high five solo tackles, an assisted tackle, and sacked Bills' quarterback Tyrod Taylor 2.5 times during a 27–20 victory over the Buffalo Bills. He was on pace to top his 2019 sack total, but the injury ruined a certain career-high in sacks. Almost averaging a sack per game, losing Dupree will be a crushing blow the league’s best defense. Alvin "Bud" Dupree Jr. (born February 12, 1993) is an American football outside linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). She said while his mother was pregnant with him she had a dream of people calling him Bud and him playing football. [5][6], Dupree returned as a starter at defensive end his senior season in 2014 and was voted team captain for the Wildcats that year. The Steelers run a similar 3-4 hybrid that Pees deploys, so schematically, Dupree wouldn’t be asked to do something he hasn’t already. Steelers defensive end Bud Dupree tore his ACL today against the Baltimore Ravens. He finished the season with 21 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and one fumble recovery. He has put up 0 rushing yards on zero attempts in four games this year. Drafting one or two edge defenders while also signing a veteran in free agency will help Fowler and the defense as a whole. It is no secret the Falcons need to pressure opposing quarterbacks more in a dramatic way. [13] He was also ranked the top defensive end out of the 148 available by NFLDraftScout.com, was ranked the fourth best outside linebacker by Sports Illustrated, the fifth best edge rusher by NFL analyst Charles Davis, and was ranked the second best edge rusher by NFL analyst Mike Mayock. He played college football at Kentucky, and was drafted in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft by the Steelers. Bud Dupree, Edge. "Man, I'm feeling great right now," said Dupree. 2nd snap of the game. Alvin Dupree Jr. He played college football at Kentucky, and was drafted in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft by the Steelers. Bud Dupree has been a true success … Bud Dupree – OLB: Inactive (Knee (acl)) Dupree won’t play for the Steelers against the Browns. First on the report was Bud Dupree, the most recent addition to the injured reserve list. The Steelers placed the franchise tag on Dupree on March 16, 2020. The Steelers moved to 11-0 but may have lost one of their key pieces on defense to a serious injury. Dupree was unable to perform the bench due to a pectoral injury and opted to not run the short shuttle and three-cone drill after suffering a groin injury. He finished his rookie season with 26 combined tackles, four sacks, and a pass deflection while playing in all 16 regular-season games and five starts. However, the Kentucky product should command a large salary in free agency. [29] On September 17, 2017, he made his season-debut and collected two combined tackles, deflected a pass, and sacked Minnesota Vikings' quarterback Case Keenum during a 26-9 victory. [25] On September 4, 2016, Dupree was placed on injured reserve after suffering a groin injury. 4 reasons Steelers Bud Dupree won’t be re-signed after 2020 Bud Dupree really came on strong before his injury, but here's why he has played his final downs for the Steelers. Tests coming to confirm but the team expects […] [14][15][16][17], The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Dupree in the first round (22nd overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft. In Week 4, Dupree recorded four solo tackles and sacked Joe Flacco, as the Steelers defeated the Baltimore Ravens 26-9. He recorded a season high 12 tackles against Western Kentucky. Still, Grady Jarrett is as good as either of the aforementioned Steelers; Terry Fontenot just needs to find him a mate on the interior. We'll see what kind of role he's coming back to, though he'll likely work into a rotation. And I’m going to be ready for camp. Joe Burrow, Devin Bush, and Bud Dupree all tore their ACLs during the 2020 season. It’s a blessing to take the small things from a big injury like there was, and just know that I’m still able to perform next season.” If he can return to 90% of what he was in 2020, Dupree will be worth a one-year contract. The Falcons have a ways to go to replicate the interior pressure Heyward and Tuitt are able to produce. Spillane's injury is the latest in a string of those to Steelers linebackers; former first-round LB Devin Bush and edge rusher Bud Dupree are both out for the season with torn ACLs. He is also an avid dog lover. [2] He also played basketball for his high school, was on the honor roll, and a member of the Future Business Leaders of America. 55. [36] In Weeks 1-12 (with a healthy Dupree), the Steelers had a league-best 41.2 percent pressure rate. Stephon Jakiel Tuitt (born May 23, 1993) is an American football defensive end for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). [11], Coming out of college, Dupree was projected to be a first round draft pick by the majority of NFL analysts. [3], As a sophomore in 2012, Dupree started all 12 regular season games and recorded 91 tackles, 12.5 tackles-for-loss and 6.5 sacks. #Steelers pic.twitter.com/E8WSxvM2Vr, — Alex Kozora (@Alex_Kozora) December 3, 2020, https://twitter.com/thecheckdown/status/1305650356269903872?s=20. The Pittsburgh Steelers cannot afford an injury to linebacker Bud Dupree, but that's exactly what happened on Wednesday against the Ravens. Collision probably cost Bud a sack. Dupree made his professional regular season debut in the Steelers' regular-season opener against the New England Patriots and finished the 28–21 loss with two solo tackles and sacked Tom Brady. The Falcons still need to bolster the defensive front, especially with Dean Pees as defensive coordinator, with interior and exterior defenders. Yardbarker is your source for Pittsburgh Steelers news. They were Chris Boswell, Ola Adeniyi, and Marcus Allen. According to PFF, he’s supposed to garner a one-year deal worth $10,000,000. That marked trampled his previous performances, which ranged from … Dupree is coming off seasons recording 11.5 and eight sacks in 2019 and 2020. In week 12 against the Cincinnati Bengals, Dupree recorded a strip sack on Ryan Finley and recovered the football in the 16–10 win. While fans always knew it was possible 2020 was Dupree’s last in Pittsburgh, one of the most tenured NFL reporters thinks there’s actually hope the 27-year-old linebacker could be back as a key contributor to the Steelers defense. He also had seven sacks and two forced fumbles. Complete player, not just a pass rusher. Today against the Ravens, Bud Dupree was rushing the quarterback when he did a faceplant and began hitting the ground. The notion that Dupree’s sack totals are from quarterbacks holding the ball longer than the play called for could be true; I really don’t remember his specific sacks in the games I watched. The Falcons just need Fowler to produce even half of what his contract is paying him to, and it’ll lighten the load of the others rushing the passer, i.e., Dupree. In week 4 against the Cincinnati Bengals, Dupree forced a fumble off Andy Dalton in the 27–3 win. Dupree’s outlook for that season is a lot different as a result of the injury. [34][35] He received an invitation to the NFL combine and completed the majority of combine drills. Steelers OLB Bud Dupree (knee) expects to be ready for training camp. Alvin "Bud" Dupree Jr. (born February 12, 1993) is an American football outside linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). After Dupree's injury, Pittsburgh's defense fell off the rest of the way. The only criticisms he received were due to his below-average instincts and lack of consistency. Only guy who has managed to block Bud Dupree this year might be TJ Watt. Dupree was ranked by Rivals.com as a three-star recruit. Dupree suffered the knee injury in early December, with the timing of his surgery putting him at risk of missing the start of the 2021 season. In week 9 against the Indianapolis Colts, Dupree recorded two sacks on Brian Hoyer, one of which was a strip sacked that he forced and recovered, in the 26–24 win, earning AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Dupree broke out with a 77.7 overall grade in 2019, good for 23rd among edge rushers. It’s a blessing to take the small things from a big injury like there was, and just know that I’m still able to perform next season.” If he can return to 90% of what he was in 2020, Dupree will be worth a one-year contract. Dupree went to … [38] He signed the one-year tender on April 23, 2020. Linebacker Bud Dupree's road to recovery from an ACL injury he suffered against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 12, and the surgery that followed, is going well according to what Dupree said on Wednesday morning on NFL Network's Good Morning Football. The initial diagnosis on the knee injury suffered by Steelers linebacker Bud Dupree in the team’s 19-14 win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday indicate a torn ACL, NFL Network reports. The Browns are more than 10-point favorites at home. Since the start of the 2019 season, Dupree has more sacks (19.5) than all but seven players in the NFL … Fantasy Football: Toughest start/sit calls, biggest Week 13 storylines and injury updates We're here to help with tough lineup calls and what to watch for in Week 13. [12] Analysts and scouts gave him positive reviews for his freakish athleticism, explosive burst, large frame, outstanding power and strength, ability to play zone coverage, and character. [41], Dupree was raised in Toomsboro, Georgia. He was also voted First-team all state by the Georgia Sports-writer Association and Atlanta Georgia Constitution. Chubb has averaged 20.8 fantasy points per game in the team's wins this year. Bud Dupree. Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Bud Dupree's season appears to be over. [37] Dante Fowler Jr. was brought in last year to help generate some of that pressure, but he failed to deliver. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), Acuña Matata Tri-Blend Racerback Tank Top, Hawks stop skid against Celtics in Nate McMillan’s first game as head coach, Falcons: 4 free agents that add to positions of strength, Falcons: Fontenot wants to address needs in free agency, best player available in the draft, Braves Spring Training Roster Battles: The Bullpen. Bud Dupree slammed the turf in anger, well aware of what the pain in his right knee meant. The guy has an incredible motor that shows up in the run game and when quarterbacks extend passing plays. Bud Dupree – OLB: Inactive (Knee (acl)) Dupree won’t play for the Steelers against the Browns. Bud Dupree: Bud Dupree is on pace for 13 sacks right now, and a second double-digit sack season is extremely likely.
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