Aaron Donald Stats, Bio, Super Bowl History, Contract, Career Earnings and More Ahead of Super Bowl 56 in 2022

Updated: Sep 10, 5:00pm UTC

The Los Angeles Rams are back in the Super Bowl, and a big part of that has been the play of three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald.

Here's everything fans need to know about Donald ahead of Super Bowl 56.

Aaron Donald Stats

Donald finished the 17-game 2021 NFL season with a career-best 84 total tackles, 12.5 sacks, four forced fumbles and four passes defended. In three playoff games, he has nine total tackles, 4.0 sacks and a defended pass.

Donald has played 127 games over his eight-year career, amassing 441 tackles (150 for a loss), 98.0 sacks and 23 forced fumbles.

Aaron Donald Rams History

This is Donald's eighth season with the Los Angels Rams. The Rams selected him 13th overall at the 2014 NFL Draft.

Aaron Donald Contract & Career Earnings

Donald is in the third year of his contract with the Rams. He made $19.8 million this season and is set to make $14.2 million next season. His six-year, $135 million contract expires after the 2024 season.

Donald has amassed $86.9 million in career earnings on his NFL contracts.

Aaron Donald Draft & College

Aaron Donald was selected by the Los Angeles Rams with the 13th overall pick of the 2014 NFL Draft.

Donald played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers. He started for the Panthers for four seasons, recording a total of 181 tackles, 29.5 sacks, 10 defended passes and six forced fumbles.

Aaron Donald Age and Birthday

Aaron Donald is 30 years old and was born on May 23, 1991.

Aaron Donald Wife and Kids

Aaron Donald is engaged to his fiancée Erica Sherman, who he met sometime during his playing time with the Rams.

The two welcomed their first son in October 2021. Donald also has two children from previous relationships.

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