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{{Infobox NFL biography
 
|name=Larry Foote
 
|name=Larry Foote
 
|image=Larry Foote.JPG
 
|image=Larry Foote.JPG
|caption=Foote in the 2011.
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|caption=Foote while with the Steelers
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|current_team = Tampa Bay Buccaneers
|currentteam=Pittsburgh Steelers
 
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|number=<!--50, 55-->
|currentnumber=50
 
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|position= Linebackers coach
|currentpositionplain=[[Linebacker]]
 
 
|birth_date={{birth date and age|1980|6|12}}
 
|birth_date={{birth date and age|1980|6|12}}
 
|birth_place=[[Detroit, Michigan]]
 
|birth_place=[[Detroit, Michigan]]
|heightft=6
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|height_ft = 6
|heightin=1
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|height_in = 1
|weight=239
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|weight_lbs = 239
 
|high_school = [[Pershing High School|Detroit (MI) Pershing]]
|debutyear=2002
 
|debutteam=Pittsburgh Steelers
 
|highschool=[[Pershing High School|Detroit (MI) Pershing]]
 
 
|college=[[Michigan Wolverines football|Michigan]]
 
|college=[[Michigan Wolverines football|Michigan]]
 
|draftyear=2002
 
|draftyear=2002
 
|draftround=4
 
|draftround=4
 
|draftpick=128
 
|draftpick=128
|pastteams=<nowiki></nowiki>
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|pastteams=
 
* [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] ({{NFL Year|2002}}–{{NFL Year|2008}})
 
* [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] ({{NFL Year|2002}}–{{NFL Year|2008}})
 
* [[Detroit Lions]] ({{NFL Year|2009}})
 
* [[Detroit Lions]] ({{NFL Year|2009}})
* [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] ({{NFL Year|2010}}–present)
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* [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] ({{NFL Year|2010}}–{{NFL Year|2013}})
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* [[Arizona Cardinals]] ({{NFL Year|2014}})
|status=Active
 
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|pastcoaching =
|highlights=<nowiki></nowiki>
 
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* [[Arizona Cardinals]] ({{NFL Year|2015}})<br>Assistant linebackers coach
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* [[Arizona Cardinals]] ({{NFL Year|2016}}–{{NFL Year|2018}})<br>Linebackers coach
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* [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] ({{NFL Year|2019}}–present)<br>Outside linebackers coach
 
|highlights=
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'''As player:'''
 
* 2× [[Super Bowl]] champion ([[Super Bowl XL|XL]], [[Super Bowl XLIII|XLIII]])
 
* 2× First-team All-[[Big Ten Conference|Big Ten]] (2000–2001)
 
* 2× First-team All-[[Big Ten Conference|Big Ten]] (2000–2001)
 
* First-team [[All-America]]n (2001)
 
* First-team [[All-America]]n (2001)
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* [[Big Ten Conference football individual honors#Defensive Player of the Year|Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year]] (2001)
* 2× [[Super Bowl]] champion ([[Super Bowl XL|XL]], [[Super Bowl XLIII|XLIII]])
 
 
|statlabel1=[[Tackle (football move)|Total tackles]]
|statweek=17
 
 
|statvalue1=804
|statseason=2012
 
 
|statlabel2=[[Quarterback sack|Sacks]]
|statlabel1=[[Tackle (football move)|Tackle]]s
 
 
|statvalue2=25.0
|statvalue1=711
 
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|statlabel3=[[Fumble|Forced fumbles]]
|statlabel2=[[Quarterback sack|Sack]]s
 
 
|statvalue3=10
|statvalue2=23.0
 
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|statlabel4=[[Fumble|Fumble recoveries]]
|statlabel3=Interceptions
 
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|statvalue4=8
|statvalue3=3
 
 
|statlabel5=[[Interceptions]]
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|statvalue5=4
 
|nfl=FOO434041
 
|nfl=FOO434041
 
}}
 
}}
'''Lawrence Edward Foote, Jr.''' (born June 12, 1980) is an [[American football]] [[linebacker]] for the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] of the [[National Football League]]. He was drafted by the Steelers in the fourth round of the [[2002 NFL Draft]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Michigan Wolverines football|Michigan]].
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'''Lawrence Edward Foote, Jr.''' (born June 12, 1980) is an [[American football]] coach
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and former [[linebacker]] who currently serves as the [[linebackers coach]] for the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). Foote previously served as the linebackers coach for the [[Arizona Cardinals]] from 2015–2018. He played [[college football]] at [[Michigan Wolverines football|Michigan]] and was drafted by the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] in the fourth round of the [[2002 NFL Draft]].
   
Foote has also played briefly for the [[Detroit Lions]]. He earned two [[Super Bowl ring]]s with the Steelers in [[Super Bowl XL]] and [[Super Bowl XLIII]].
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Foote has also played briefly for the [[Detroit Lions]] and [[Arizona Cardinals]]. He earned two [[Super Bowl ring]]s with the Steelers in [[Super Bowl XL]] and [[Super Bowl XLIII]].
   
 
==College career==
 
==College career==
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Foote played [[college football]] at the [[University of Michigan]] where he started 28-of-48 games recording 212 tackles (145 solo) and 11 sacks for minus-81 yards and 44 stops for losses of 155 yards. He ranked fourth in school history in stops behind the line of scrimmage...intercepted three passes and deflected 18 others.
 
Foote played [[college football]] at the [[University of Michigan]] where he started 28-of-48 games recording 212 tackles (145 solo) and 11 sacks for minus-81 yards and 44 stops for losses of 155 yards. He ranked fourth in school history in stops behind the line of scrimmage...intercepted three passes and deflected 18 others.
   
Foot was an All-Big Ten Conference first-team choice by the league's coaches as a junior in 2001, earned second-team honors from the media, he played in every game during his freshman and sophomore season. He majored in physical education in the division of kinesiology.
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Foote was an All-Big Ten Conference first-team choice by the league's coaches as a junior in 2001, earned second-team honors from the media, he played in every game during his freshman and sophomore season. He majored in physical education in the division of kinesiology.
   
As a senior in 2001, Foote as a first-team All-American selection by Football News and a second-team selection by The Sporting News as a senior and was a consensus All-Big Ten Conference first team honoree and Defensive Player of the Year, he received the Roger Zatkoff Award, given to the team's top linebacker.
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As a senior in 2001, Foote as a first-team All-American selection by Football News and a second-team selection by The Sporting News as a senior and was a consensus All-Big Ten Conference first team honoree and Defensive Player of the Year, he received the 2001 [[Roger Zatkoff]] Award, given to the team's top linebacker.
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On October 27, playing for the [[2001 Michigan Wolverines football team|2001 Wolverines]] against [[2001 Iowa Hawkeyes football team|Iowa]], Foote set a school record with 7 tackles for a loss. The record stood until November 4, 2017 when [[Khaleke Hudson]] posted 8 against [[2017 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team|Minnesota]] in the [[Little Brown Jug (college football trophy)|Little Brown Jug]] rivalry game.<ref name=MinnesotaNotes>{{cite news|title=Postgame Notes: Michigan 33, Minnesota 10|publisher=CBS Interactive|work=MGoBlue.com|accessdate=November 4, 2017|date=November 4, 2017|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/news/2017/11/4/football-postgame-notes-michigan-vs-minnesota.aspx}}</ref>
   
 
==Professional career==
 
==Professional career==
 
[[File:Ravens vs Steelers 2008 MNF.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Foote (50) playing against the [[Baltimore Ravens]] in 2008.]]
 
[[File:Ravens vs Steelers 2008 MNF.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Foote (50) playing against the [[Baltimore Ravens]] in 2008.]]
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===First stint with Steelers===
 
 
===Pittsburgh Steelers===
Foote was selected by the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] in the fourth round (128th overall) in the [[2002 NFL Draft]]. In his rookie year, he played in 14 games recording 20 tackles. The following year, saw him play more of a role on special teams but he finished the season with six tackles. In 2004, Foote had a very solid year for the Steelers registering 69 tackles, three sacks and his first career interception. He had a breakout year in 2005. He started all 16 regular season games for the Steelers, recording 102 tackles and three [[quarterback sack]]s. Foote also had a key interception of [[Denver Broncos]] quarterback [[Jake Plummer]] during the 2005 [[AFC Championship Game]]. The Broncos, trailing in the game, returned a Steelers kick to midfield which threatened to shift the momentum away from the Steelers. However on the next play from scrimmage, Foote intercepted Plummer's pass and effectively ended the Broncos rally. Foote and the Steelers won [[Super Bowl XL]] two weeks later. The 2006 season was another good one for Foote as he finished with 90 tackles, a career-high four sacks and one interception. In the 2007 season, he made 81 tackles, three sacks and one interception.
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Foote was selected by the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] in the fourth round (128th overall) in the [[2002 NFL Draft]]. In his rookie year, he played in 14 games recording 20 tackles. The following year, saw him play more of a role on special teams but he finished the season with six tackles. In 2004, Foote had a very solid year for the Steelers registering 69 tackles, three sacks and his first career interception. He had a breakout year in 2005. He started all 16 regular season games for the Steelers, recording 102 tackles and three [[quarterback sack]]s. Foote also had a key interception of [[Denver Broncos]] quarterback [[Jake Plummer]] during the 2005 [[AFC Championship Game]]. The Broncos, trailing in the game, returned a Steelers kick to midfield which threatened to shift the momentum away from the Steelers. However, on the next play from scrimmage, Foote intercepted Plummer's pass and effectively ended the Broncos rally. Foote and the Steelers won [[Super Bowl XL]] two weeks later. The 2006 season was another good one for Foote as he finished with 90 tackles, a career-high four sacks and one interception. In the 2007 season, he made 81 tackles, three sacks and one interception.
   
 
Foote was released by Pittsburgh on May 4, 2009, ending a seven-year career with the Steelers that included two Super Bowl titles.<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4107676]</ref> Foote had requested the release due to his diminishing playing time with the team after they [[2007 NFL Draft|drafted]] [[Lawrence Timmons]] in [[2007 Pittsburgh Steelers season|2007]].
 
Foote was released by Pittsburgh on May 4, 2009, ending a seven-year career with the Steelers that included two Super Bowl titles.<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4107676]</ref> Foote had requested the release due to his diminishing playing time with the team after they [[2007 NFL Draft|drafted]] [[Lawrence Timmons]] in [[2007 Pittsburgh Steelers season|2007]].
   
 
===Detroit Lions===
 
===Detroit Lions===
Foote signed a one-year deal with his hometown [[Detroit Lions]] on May 6, 2009. <ref>[http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2009/5/6/866896/larry-foote-officially-signs-with Larry Foote Officially Signs with Lions-Pride of Detroit] Retrieved 24 August 2012.</ref> He wore number 55, since the number 50, the number he wore in Pittsburgh, was worn by linebacker [[Ernie Sims]].
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Foote signed a one-year deal with his hometown [[Detroit Lions]] on May 6, 2009.<ref>[http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2009/5/6/866896/larry-foote-officially-signs-with Larry Foote Officially Signs with Lions-Pride of Detroit] Retrieved August 24, 2012.</ref> He wore number 55, since the number 50, the number he wore in Pittsburgh, was worn by linebacker [[Ernie Sims]].
   
===Second stint with Steelers===
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===Pittsburgh Steelers (Second stint)===
On March 15, 2010, Foote signed a 3-year, $9.3 million contract to return to the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]].<ref>[http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/15/foote-signs-three-year-deal-with-steelers/ Foote signs three year deal with Steelers-NFL.com] Retrieved 24 August 2012.</ref>
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On March 15, 2010, Foote signed a 3-year, $9.3 million contract to return to the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]].<ref>[http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/15/foote-signs-three-year-deal-with-steelers/ Foote signs three year deal with Steelers-NFL.com] Retrieved August 24, 2012.</ref>
 
On March 12, 2013, Foote signed another 3-year contract to remain with the Steelers.
 
On March 12, 2013, Foote signed another 3-year contract to remain with the Steelers.
   
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On March 5, 2014, Foote was released by the Steelers.
==Personal==
 
In March 2008, Foote paid for the funeral of Mark Brown-Williams, a ten-year-old child from [[Detroit, Michigan]], who had drowned after falling through the ice on a tributary of the [[River Rouge (Michigan)|Rouge River]] in February.<ref name=askari>Askari, Emilia. "[http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080302/NEWS05/803020604/1007/NEWS Hundreds say their good-byes to boy]", The [[Detroit Free Press]], published March 2, 2008, accessed March 3, 2008.</ref> Foote had no pre-existing personal connection to the family, but he was touched after hearing of the tragedy, as he has a son of nearly that age himself and had played on the same frozen river when he was a child.<ref name=harris>Harris, John. "[http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/valleyindependent/teenscene/s_555230.html Athletes' good deeds virtually ignored]", The [[Pittsburgh Tribune-Review]], published March 3, 2008, accessed March 3, 2008.</ref>
 
   
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===Arizona Cardinals===
On June 28, 2008, Foote married Jonelle Massop, the mother of his daughter, Jalyn.{{citation needed|date = May 2012}} Foote also has a son, Trey, from a previous relationship.{{citation needed|date = May 2012}} His mother's name is Leslie Matthews, he has two sisters, Jennifer and Ciara Matthews.{{citation needed|date = May 2012}}
 
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[[File:Larry Foote Cardinals.jpg|thumb|Larry Foote playing for the Arizona Cardinals.]]
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On May 6, 2014, Foote signed with the [[Arizona Cardinals]].<ref>http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000347294/article/arizona-cardinals-larry-foote-strike-oneyear-contract</ref> The team released him as a procedural move so he could begin his duties as assistant linebackers coach and he officially retired from football prior to the 2015 NFL regular season.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Weinfuss|first1=John|title=Cards' Larry Foote to try coaching|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/12347418/larry-foote-joins-arizona-cardinals-coaching-staff-play|publisher=ESPN|accessdate=February 19, 2015}}</ref>
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==Coaching career==
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===Arizona Cardinals===
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On February 19, 2015, Foote was hired as assistant linebackers coach by the [[Arizona Cardinals]]. He was promoted to linebackers coach in 2016.
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===Tampa Bay Buccaneers===
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On January 12, 2019, Foote agreed to terms with the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] to become their outside linebackers coach, rejoining the staff of [[Bruce Arians]].
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==Coaching tree==
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NFL head coaches under whom Larry Foote has served:
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* [[Bruce Arians]], [[Arizona Cardinals]] & [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] (2015–2017), (2019–present)
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* [[Steve Wilks]], [[Arizona Cardinals]] (2018)
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==Personal life==
 
In March 2008, Foote paid for the funeral of Mark Brown-Williams, a ten-year-old child from [[Detroit, Michigan]], who had drowned after falling through the ice on a tributary of the [[River Rouge (Michigan)|Rouge River]] in February.<ref name=askari>Askari, Emilia. "[http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080302/NEWS05/803020604/1007/NEWS Hundreds say their good-byes to boy]", The [[Detroit Free Press]], published March 2, 2008, accessed March 3, 2008.</ref> Foote had no pre-existing personal connection to the family, but he was touched after hearing of the tragedy, as he has a son of nearly that age himself and had played on the same frozen river when he was a child.<ref name=harris>Harris, John. "[http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/valleyindependent/teenscene/s_555230.html Athletes' good deeds virtually ignored] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090203061303/http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/valleyindependent/teenscene/s_555230.html |date=2009-02-03 }}", The [[Pittsburgh Tribune-Review]], published March 3, 2008, accessed March 3, 2008.</ref>
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On June 28, 2008, Foote married Jonelle Massop. The couple have four children together; Jalyn, Tripp, Tramm and Mason. {{citation needed|date = May 2012}} Foote also has a son, Trey, from a previous relationship.{{citation needed|date = May 2012}} His mother's name is Leslie Matthews, he has two sisters, Jennifer and Ciara Matthews. {{citation needed|date = May 2012}}
   
 
==References==
 
==References==
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==External links==
 
==External links==
*[http://news.steelers.com/team/player/49192/ Pittsburgh Steelers bio]
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080701043512/http://news.steelers.com/team/player/49192/ Pittsburgh Steelers bio]
 
*[http://www.detroitlions.com/team/roster/Larry-Foote/a59b236d-8d75-4511-8f60-9ae6c917ac9e Detroit Lions bio]
 
*[http://www.detroitlions.com/team/roster/Larry-Foote/a59b236d-8d75-4511-8f60-9ae6c917ac9e Detroit Lions bio]
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*[http://www.azcardinals.com/team/roster/Larry-Foote/3a149a8c-ae4b-4a3b-a338-09cd1a76b745 Arizona Cardinals bio]
   
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{{Super Bowl XL}}
 
{{Super Bowl XL}}
 
{{Super Bowl XLIII}}
 
{{Super Bowl XLIII}}
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Larry Foote
File:Larry Foote.JPG
Foote while with the Steelers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Position:Linebackers coach
Personal information
Born: (1980-06-12) June 12, 1980 (age 43)
Detroit, Michigan
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:239 lb (108 kg)
Career information
High school:Detroit (MI) Pershing
College:Michigan
NFL Draft:2002 / Round: 4 / Pick: 128
Career history
As player:
* Pittsburgh Steelers ( 2002 2008)
As coach:
* Arizona Cardinals ( 2015)
Assistant linebackers coach
  • Arizona Cardinals ( 2016 2018)
    Linebackers coach
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers ( 2019–present)
    Outside linebackers coach
  • Career highlights and awards
    As player:
    Career NFL statistics
    Total tackles:804
    Sacks:25.0
    Forced fumbles:10
    Fumble recoveries:8
    Interceptions:4
    Player stats at NFL.com

    Lawrence Edward Foote, Jr. (born June 12, 1980) is an American football coach and former linebacker who currently serves as the linebackers coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). Foote previously served as the linebackers coach for the Arizona Cardinals from 2015–2018. He played college football at Michigan and was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth round of the 2002 NFL Draft.

    Foote has also played briefly for the Detroit Lions and Arizona Cardinals. He earned two Super Bowl rings with the Steelers in Super Bowl XL and Super Bowl XLIII.

    College career

    Foote played college football at the University of Michigan where he started 28-of-48 games recording 212 tackles (145 solo) and 11 sacks for minus-81 yards and 44 stops for losses of 155 yards. He ranked fourth in school history in stops behind the line of scrimmage...intercepted three passes and deflected 18 others.

    Foote was an All-Big Ten Conference first-team choice by the league's coaches as a junior in 2001, earned second-team honors from the media, he played in every game during his freshman and sophomore season. He majored in physical education in the division of kinesiology.

    As a senior in 2001, Foote as a first-team All-American selection by Football News and a second-team selection by The Sporting News as a senior and was a consensus All-Big Ten Conference first team honoree and Defensive Player of the Year, he received the 2001 Roger Zatkoff Award, given to the team's top linebacker.

    On October 27, playing for the 2001 Wolverines against Iowa, Foote set a school record with 7 tackles for a loss. The record stood until November 4, 2017 when Khaleke Hudson posted 8 against Minnesota in the Little Brown Jug rivalry game.[1]

    Professional career

    File:Ravens vs Steelers 2008 MNF.jpg

    Foote (50) playing against the Baltimore Ravens in 2008.

    Pittsburgh Steelers

    Foote was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth round (128th overall) in the 2002 NFL Draft. In his rookie year, he played in 14 games recording 20 tackles. The following year, saw him play more of a role on special teams but he finished the season with six tackles. In 2004, Foote had a very solid year for the Steelers registering 69 tackles, three sacks and his first career interception. He had a breakout year in 2005. He started all 16 regular season games for the Steelers, recording 102 tackles and three quarterback sacks. Foote also had a key interception of Denver Broncos quarterback Jake Plummer during the 2005 AFC Championship Game. The Broncos, trailing in the game, returned a Steelers kick to midfield which threatened to shift the momentum away from the Steelers. However, on the next play from scrimmage, Foote intercepted Plummer's pass and effectively ended the Broncos rally. Foote and the Steelers won Super Bowl XL two weeks later. The 2006 season was another good one for Foote as he finished with 90 tackles, a career-high four sacks and one interception. In the 2007 season, he made 81 tackles, three sacks and one interception.

    Foote was released by Pittsburgh on May 4, 2009, ending a seven-year career with the Steelers that included two Super Bowl titles.[2] Foote had requested the release due to his diminishing playing time with the team after they drafted Lawrence Timmons in 2007.

    Detroit Lions

    Foote signed a one-year deal with his hometown Detroit Lions on May 6, 2009.[3] He wore number 55, since the number 50, the number he wore in Pittsburgh, was worn by linebacker Ernie Sims.

    Pittsburgh Steelers (Second stint)

    On March 15, 2010, Foote signed a 3-year, $9.3 million contract to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers.[4] On March 12, 2013, Foote signed another 3-year contract to remain with the Steelers.

    On March 5, 2014, Foote was released by the Steelers.

    Arizona Cardinals

    File:Larry Foote Cardinals.jpg

    Larry Foote playing for the Arizona Cardinals.

    On May 6, 2014, Foote signed with the Arizona Cardinals.[5] The team released him as a procedural move so he could begin his duties as assistant linebackers coach and he officially retired from football prior to the 2015 NFL regular season.[6]

    Coaching career

    Arizona Cardinals

    On February 19, 2015, Foote was hired as assistant linebackers coach by the Arizona Cardinals. He was promoted to linebackers coach in 2016.

    Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    On January 12, 2019, Foote agreed to terms with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to become their outside linebackers coach, rejoining the staff of Bruce Arians.

    Coaching tree

    NFL head coaches under whom Larry Foote has served:

    Personal life

    In March 2008, Foote paid for the funeral of Mark Brown-Williams, a ten-year-old child from Detroit, Michigan, who had drowned after falling through the ice on a tributary of the Rouge River in February.[7] Foote had no pre-existing personal connection to the family, but he was touched after hearing of the tragedy, as he has a son of nearly that age himself and had played on the same frozen river when he was a child.[8]

    On June 28, 2008, Foote married Jonelle Massop. The couple have four children together; Jalyn, Tripp, Tramm and Mason.[citation needed] Foote also has a son, Trey, from a previous relationship.[citation needed] His mother's name is Leslie Matthews, he has two sisters, Jennifer and Ciara Matthews.[citation needed]

    References

    External links