Fans regard Aaron Donald as one of the best defensive players in the NFL. The defensive tackle has been an integral part of the Los Angeles Rams’ quest for success in recent years. He has put in a lot of work to reach the level that he plays at in the league and that doesn’t stop in the offseason. The 300 lb Super Bowl champion showcased his insane footwork in the first video from the offseason workouts.
Donald failed to defend the Super Bowl title in what was a tumultuous 2022 season for the Rams. He is already getting ready to mount another challenge in a few months. The veteran showed on camera what the opponents will be up against.
The Aaron Donald dance
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Aaron Donald is dancing in the offseason, that too on a football field. He is putting an insane amount of work to prepare for the next season months before the training camp. The NFL shared a video of his offseason workout and it is as freaky as it gets.
“Won’t be an offseason without Aaron Donald footwork videos,” the NFL wrote in the caption on Instagram. The video was originally shared by Donald’s trainer 2Tenths Speed & Agility.
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Donald just breezed past every drill his trainer threw his way. No way did he look like he was a defensive tackle who is entering his tenth year in the NFL. If the fans didn’t know any better, they might just mistake him for a running back. That’s the dedication that won him the Super Bowl in the 2021 season.
Donald has established himself at the heart of the Rams defense as one of the best players in his position. Although 2022 didn’t end as he would have planned, he wouldn’t want to repeat the same fate when September rolls around.
Bouncing back onto the field
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Aaron Donald is looking to bounce back from an ankle injury that cut his season short last year. He missed the entirety of the action after week 12 and saw his team fail to make it to the playoffs, less than a year after lifting the Vince Lombardi trophy.
The video confirms that he has recovered from the injury well and is back to his usual self.
Donald came into the league as a first-round pick for the Rams and has won Pro Bowl honors every year since then. Apart from his rookie season, he has also taken home the All Pro honors annually. Quite unbelievable.
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Donald is ready to take a second shot at the Super Bowl next season to keep building on his legacy. Will he be able to bounce back when he returns to the field with the Rams? Do share your opinion in the comments.
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