- Is the only Green Bay safety to record multiple interceptions in each of his first three seasons in the NFL (2019-21), according to Stathead.
- Started all 15 contests he appeared in during the 2020 regular season, leading the team in interceptions (four, t-No. 5 among NFL safeties, stathead.com) and passes defensed (12, No. 2 among NFL safeties).
- Finished No. 4 on the team in 2020 with 75 tackles (56 solo) while also recording three tackles for a loss, a sack, two QB hits and a fumble recovery, all career highs.
- According to Sportradar, tied for No. 5 in the league among safeties (min. 800 def. snaps) with a burn percentage (defensive completions, burns, over defensive targets) of 57.9 pct. (22 burns on 38 targets).
- Over the final six weeks of the 2020 regular season, registered four INTs, seven passes defensed, two tackles for a loss, two QB hits and a sack. His four INTs in Weeks 12-17 were tied for No. 1 in the NFL (Tyrann Mathieu and Xavien Howard).
- Named to the PFWA All-Rookie team in 2019 after starting all 14 games he appeared in and recording 61 tackles (41 solo), a tackle for a loss, a team-high two forced fumbles, two INTs (tied for No. 2 on the team), seven passes defensed, a QB hit and two QB pressures.
- Started both playoff games as a rookie and ranked No. 3 on the team with 12 tackles (nine solo), including a tackle for a loss.
- Was the only NFL rookie to register multiple INTs and multiple forced fumbles in 2019 (according to Sportradar).
- Became the first rookie safety to start for the Packers in Week 1 since Morgan Burnett in 2010.
- Selected by the Packers in the first round (No. 21 overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft, a pick acquired from Seattle in exchange for a first-round pick (No. 30 overall) and two fourth-round selections (Nos. 114 and 118).
2021 SEASON: Started all 17 regular-season contests and posted 63 tackles (48 solo), two interceptions, two tackles for a loss and nine passes defensed (No. 3 on the team)...Placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list on Jan. 3 and activated off the list on Jan. 4...At New Orleans (Sept. 12): Started and saw action on 51 defensive snaps, registering one tackle (assisted)...Vs. Detroit (Sept. 20): One of four players to play all 57 defensive snaps and finished with two tackles (both solo)...At San Francisco (Sept. 26): One of five players to play on all 70 defensive snaps and led the team with six solo tackles and recorded a tackle for a loss...Vs. Pittsburgh (Oct. 3): One of four players to appear on all 60 defensive snaps, recording one tackle (solo)...At Cincinnati (Oct. 10): One of two players to play on all 67 defensive snaps and tied for No. 3 on the team with six tackles (five solo)...At Chicago (Oct. 17): Registered three tackles (all solo), an interception and a pass defensed on 51 defensive snaps before exiting the game in the third quarter with a concussion. Picked off QB Justin Fields on a long pass to the back of the end zone late in the first quarter. Green Bay took the ensuing drive 80 yards in 12 plays for a TD to tie the game at seven...Vs. Washington (Oct. 24): Tied his season high with six tackles (five solo) and posted a pass defensed on a third-and-3 at the GB 27-yard line in the second quarter that led to a fourth down that was not converted...At Arizona (Oct. 28): Saw action on all 59 defensive snaps, finishing with three tackles (two solo)...At Kansas City (Nov. 7): Played on all 65 defensive snaps, finishing with three tackles (two solo), a tackle for a loss and a team-best two passes defensed. Teamed with LB Krys Barnes on fourth-and-1 to tackle RB Darrel Williams in the right flat for a loss of 2 yards, giving the Packers the ball at the KC 37-yard line...Vs. Seattle (Nov. 14): Saw action on all 61 defensive snaps, recording a tackle (solo) and a pass defensed when he broke up a deep pass intended for WR Freddie Swain early in the third quarter on a third-and-9...At Minnesota (Nov. 21): Played on all 70 defensive snaps and led the team with two passes defensed while tying for the team lead with a season high seven tackles (six solo). Had an interception at the GB 6 yard-line in the second quarter overturned due to a roughing-the-passer penalty...Vs. L.A. Rams (Nov. 28): Saw action on all 62 defensive snaps, recording two tackles (both assists)...Vs. Chicago (Dec. 12): One of three players to appear on all 62 defensive snaps, finishing with three tackles (two solo)...At Baltimore (Dec. 19): One of five players to appear on all 70 defensive snaps, recording six tackles (five solo)...Vs. Cleveland (Dec. 25): Played on all 68 defensive snaps, finishing No. 2 on the team with eight tackles (five solo), an interception and a pass defensed. Made a leaping INT of a deep pass by QB Baker Mayfield in the second quarter, giving the Packers the ball at the GB 47-yard line. The ensuing drive resulted in a TD and the Packers took a 7-6 lead...Vs. Minnesota (Jan. 2): One of two players to appear on all 54 defensive snaps...At Detroit (Jan. 9): One of two players to see action on all 59 defensive plays, tying for No. 3 on the team with five tackles (four solo)...Vs. San Francisco (NFC Divisional, Jan. 22): Played on 34 defensive snaps before a back injury ended his night in the third quarter.
2020: Started all 15 contests he appeared in during the regular season, leading the team in INTs (four, t-No. 5 among NFL safeties, stathead.com) and passes defensed (12, No. 2 among NFL safeties, stathead.com)...Finished No. 4 on the team with 75 tackles (56 solo) while also recording three tackles for a loss, a sack, two QB hits and a fumble recovery, all career highs...Suffered a quadriceps injury in Week 6 that forced him to miss Week 7...Played every postseason defensive snap for the Packers, recording four tackles (three solo) and a QB hit...At Minnesota (Sept. 13): Started the season opener for the second straight year and finished tied for No. 3 on the team with five tackles (three solo)...Vs. Atlanta (Oct. 5): Finished third on the team with five solo tackles as part of a six-tackle performance. Recorded a pass defensed and brought down RB Todd Gurley 3 yards behind the line of scrimmage in the second quarter for a tackle for a loss...At Indianapolis (Nov. 22): Posted six tackles (four solo), a pass defensed and his first career fumble recovery, giving Green Bay the ball at its own 49-yard line. The Packers scored on the ensuing drive to take a 7-0 lead in the first quarter...Vs. Chicago (Nov. 29): Posted a career-best two interceptions, the first Packer with two INTs in a game since S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix had two at Chicago on Dec. 18, 2016. According to stathead.com, was one of seven safeties to register two INTs in a single game during the 2020 regular season...Vs. Philadelphia (Dec. 6): Tallied two tackles (both solo), a QB hit and an INT, marking his third over the last two weeks. Picked off QB Jalen Hurts on third-and-10 with just under two minutes to play in the game. It marked the first time a Packer had registered interceptions in back-to-back games since Clinton-Dix recorded an INT in three straight games (Weeks 2-4) in 2018...At Detroit (Dec. 13): Led the defense with eight tackles (all solo), a QB hit, a tackle for a loss and his first career sack. With Detroit at the GB 47-yard line with 20 seconds left in the second quarter, brought down QB Matthew Stafford for a loss of 10 yards...Vs. Tennessee (Dec. 27): Posted five tackles (two solo), an INT and three passes defensed. Intercepted Ryan Tannehill in the second quarter, returning it 9 yards to the Titans' 34-yard line to set up the Packers for a drive that resulted in a TD to take a 19-0 lead...At Chicago (Jan. 3): Tied for No. 2 on the team with a career-best 10 tackles, while his eight solo tackles tied for the team lead and a career high...Vs. Tampa Bay (NFC Championship, Jan. 24): Finished with two tackles (both solo) and a QB hit. Blitzed and pressured QB Tom Brady on a throw on third-and-2 in the fourth quarter that was intercepted by CB Jaire Alexander at the GB 24-yard line.
2019: Started all 14 games he appeared in and recorded 61 tackles (41 solo), a tackle for a loss, two INTs, a team-high two forced fumbles, seven passes defensed, a QB hit and two QB pressures...Was named to the PFWA All-Rookie team...Was inactive (ankle) for two contests (Weeks 6-7)…Started both playoff games and ranked No. 3 on the team with 12 tackles (nine solo), including a tackle for a loss…At Chicago (Sept. 5): Became the first rookie safety to start for the Packers in Week 1 since Burnett in 2010. Registered three tackles (all solo), a pass defensed, a QB pressure and a QB hit. Late in the first half, broke up a QB Mitchell Trubisky pass over the middle intended for WR Allen Robinson on third down to force a Chicago punt…Vs. Minnesota (Sept. 15): Led the secondary with a season-high seven tackles (six solo) along with his first career forced fumble and two passes defensed. Punched the ball out from QB Kirk Cousins at the end of his 11-yard scramble late in the first quarter, a fumble that the Vikings recovered. Late in the first half, got a hand in to break up Cousins' pass over the middle intended for WR Stefon Diggs, deflecting the ball into the arms of LB Preston Smith for the interception to the Minnesota 47…Vs. Denver (Sept. 22): Matched his season high with seven tackles (five solo) and added a QB pressure and his first INT as a pro. Late in the third quarter, came up to make a diving INT of an errant throw by QB Joe Flacco at the Green Bay 28…At Dallas (Oct. 6): Started, but was limited to just 19 snaps after sustaining an ankle injury in the second quarter that prevented him from returning to the game and forced him to miss the next two contests…At N.Y. Giants (Dec. 1): Recorded three tackles (two solo) and an INT. Early in the fourth quarter, picked off QB Daniel Jones' overthrown pass intended for WR Sterling Shepard over the middle, returning the pick 28 yards to the New York 38…Vs. Washington (Dec. 8): Posted a solo tackle and a forced fumble. On Washington's opening drive of the second half, came up to punch the ball out from RB Chris Thompson after he made the catch on a screen pass, a fumble that was recovered by Washington…At San Francisco (NFC Championship, Jan. 19): Played all 55 snaps, the only player on the Green Bay defense to do so, and posted nine tackles (six solo), including a tackle for a loss.
COLLEGE: Played in 46 games with 37 starts in four seasons for Maryland, recording 182 tackles (139 solo), eight INTs (two returned for TDs), 22 passes defensed, a sack, a fumble recovery and a blocked punt he returned for a TD…Earned All-Big Ten honors from the media and coaches in each of his final two years, being named honorable mention in 2017 and second team in 2018…Started all 36 games over his final three seasons…Earned a degree in family science…Senior season (2018): Played in all 12 games and was named second-team All-Big Ten by both the media and the coaches…Ranked No. 2 in the Big Ten, trailing only teammate LB Tre Watson (five), and tied for No. 13 in the country with four INTs…Finished No. 4 on the team with 52 tackles (38 solo) and No. 2 on the team with a career-best 5½ tackles for a loss…Returned an interception for a TD for the second straight year…Also tallied six passes defensed…Posted seven tackles (six solo) and two tackles for a loss, and with Maryland trailing by 14 late in the second quarter, picked off a QB Anthony Russo pass and returned it 23 yards for a TD vs. Temple (Sept. 15)…Recorded six tackles (five solo) and an INT at Michigan (Oct. 6)…Hauled in two INTs vs. Rutgers (Oct. 13), becoming the first Terp to post two INTs in a game since DB Sean Davis vs. USF on Sept. 19, 2015…Finished with a season-best nine tackles (seven solo) vs. Ohio State (Nov. 17)…Junior season (2017): Earned honorable mention All-Big Ten recognition from the media and coaches after leading the team with 11 passes defensed and tying for the team lead with three INTs…Started all 12 games and tied his career best in tackles (59) and solo tackles (45)…Also recovered a fumble and returned an interception 75 yards for a TD…Finished with seven tackles (five solo) and a pass defensed at Texas (Sept. 2), helping Maryland pick up its first victory against a ranked opponent in seven seasons and its first-ever win against a ranked opponent in a season opener (previously 0-7)…Tallied four tackles and returned an interception 75 yards for a TD in the second quarter vs. Towson (Sept. 9)…Finished with seven tackles (all solo) and picked off QB Clayton Thorson in the first quarter, giving Maryland the ball at the NU 32-yard line vs. Northwestern (Oct. 14)…Registered a season-best eight tackles (six solo) and a pass defensed, and recovered an RB Jonathan Taylor fumble at the Badgers' 5-yard line in the first quarter at Wisconsin (Oct. 21)…Tallied four solo tackles vs. Indiana (Oct. 28) and sparked a 14-point comeback by first intercepting a QB Peyton Ramsey pass and returning it 18 yards to the Indiana 14-yard-line to set up a TD on the next play to pull within seven and then by blocking a punt and returning it 16 yards for a TD in the second quarter to pull within two points. It was the largest comeback win for the Terps since being down 17 points against Rutgers on Nov. 28, 2015…Sophomore season (2016): Started all 12 games he appeared in and set career highs with 59 tackles (No. 3 on the team) and 45 solo tackles…Also registered his first career sack and INT while also recording 3½ tackles for a loss and five passes defensed…Tallied six-plus tackles in six games…Missed one game due to injury (at Indiana, Oct. 29)…Totaled six tackles (five solo), including his first career sack when he took down QB Trace McSorley at the PSU 13-yard line for a loss of 9 yards on third-and-8, forcing a punt late in the second quarter at Penn State (Oct. 8)…Posted a career-best 11 tackles (five solo) at Nebraska (Nov. 19), marking his second straight week with double-digit tackles…Posted his first career INT as well as three solo tackles and a pass defensed vs. Boston College (Quick Lane Bowl, Dec. 26)…Freshman season (2015): Saw action in 10 games with one start and tallied 12 tackles (11 solo)…Made his first career start in the season finale and registered a season-best five tackles (all solo) at Rutgers (Nov. 28).
PERSONAL: Given name Darnell Henry Savage Jr. …Born in Salisbury, Md. …Good friend and college teammate D.J. Moore plays wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers…He and Moore, who was drafted in the first round (No. 21 overall) in 2018, were the first Maryland players to be selected in the first round of the NFL Draft in back-to-back years since Merriman (No. 12 overall in 2005) and TE Vernon Davis (No. 6 overall in 2006)…Switched his jersey number to No. 4 from No. 26 to follow in footsteps of former Maryland All-American cornerback William Likely III, who was a mentor to him…High school: Played offense (WR, RB, QB) and defense (S, CB) at Caravel Academy (Bear, Del.), earning all-state honors…Helped lead Caravel to the 2013 state championship…Posted 1,298 rushing yards and 13 TDs as a senior…Also added 54 tackles…Was a consensus three-star recruit…Rated the second-best player in Delaware by Rivals.com…Was an honor-roll student and member of the Headmaster's List…Also lettered three years in baseball…Community involvement: Signed autographs to raise money for The Salvation Army.
