Ranking the Top-5 Gator Linebackers of All-Time
No. 3 David Little (1977-1980)
David Little was a part of the infamous 0-10-1 Florida team during his junior year in 1979.
Despite playing for mediocre Gator teams for most of his career, Little still excelled. It seemed like he was everywhere on the field as his 475 tackles are the most in school history. He also had seven career interceptions, which is the most on this list.
It seemed like he was everywhere on the field as his 475 tackles are the most in school history
In addition to holding the all-time tackles record, some of Littles’ other collegiate accolades include:
- Consensus All-American in 1980
- First-team All-SEC in 1980
- UF Hall of Fame inductee in 1991
After ending his senior season with a victory in the 1980 Tangerine Bowl, Little entered the 1981 NFL Draft and was selected 183rd overall in the seventh round by the Pittsburgh Steelers. In 11 seasons with Pittsburgh, he totaled nine sacks, 10 interceptions, and 11 fumble recoveries.
Sadly, Little is no longer with us.
On March 17, 2005, Little suffocated to death after dropping 250 pounds of weight on his neck. He had been working out at his Miami home and it was revealed later that a cardiac issue had caused the fatal accident.
He was 46-years-old. Rest in peace, David. All of us in Gator Nation will never forget what you did for the University of Florida.
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