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Most sacks through the first 2 seasons of an NFL career since 1982, among active players

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Aldon Smith’s record is safe for now. The closest active player, David Bailey, would need 27.0 a game over his next 1 season.

Most sacks through the first 2 seasons of an NFL career since 1982, among active players
#Player and seasonsValue
Aldon Smith2011 – 201233.5
Elijah Ponder2025 – 20262026 still being played11.5
James Pearce Jr.20251 of 2 seasons10.5
David Bailey20261 of 2 seasons7.5
Mike Green2025 – 20262026 still being played7
Abdul Carter2025 – 20262026 still being played6
Carson Schwesinger2025 – 20262026 still being played5.5
Jalon Walker20251 of 2 seasons5.5
Darius Alexander2025 – 20262026 still being played5
Josaiah Stewart2025 – 20262026 still being played5

Method

  • Box scores start in 1950, so 248 careers that began earlier aren't here.
  • The data has sacks for every game since 1982, so 1,093 careers from before then aren't here.
  • An active player whose first 2 seasons ended before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.