Sheldon Rankins

#98 DT
6' 2", 305 lbs
New Orleans Saints

BornApr 2, 1994 in Covington, GA (Age: 23)
Drafted 2016: 1st Rnd, 12th by NO
Experience2nd season
CollegeLouisville

2016 Season

COMB	FF	SACK
20	1	4.0
Career
20	1	4.0

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	COMB	TOTAL	AST	SACK	FF	FR	YDS	INT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	PD	STF	STFYDS	KB
2016 Regular Season	20	15	5	4.0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
Career	20	15	5	4.0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0

GAME LOG			TACKLES						FUMBLES		INTERCEPTIONS
DATE	OPP	RESULT	COMB	TOTAL	AST	SACK	STF	STFYDS	FF	KB	INT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	PD
Sun 1/1	@ ATL	L 32-38	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Sat 12/24	vs TB	W 31-24	4	4	0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Sun 12/18	@ ARI	W 48-41	2	2	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Sun 12/11	@ TB	L 11-16	1	1	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Sun 12/4	vs DET	L 13-28	3	3	0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

SHELDON RANKINS NEWS FEED

Alvin Kamara scores 50-yard TD, forcing his way into Saints' backfield

It's difficult to project a major role for Alvin Kamara, given his spot in the pecking order, but the Saints must find ways to get him involved.
about 1 hour ago | Mike Triplett | ESPN.com
Saints' David Onyemata returns home to Nigeria as NFL growth continues

David Onyemata returned to his home country of Nigeria this summer, visiting family and doing his best to create some new Saints fans.
about 26 days ago | Mike Triplett | ESPN.com
Saints counting on newcomers at every level of revamped defense

The New Orleans Saints should have at least six new starters when the NFL season opens. Here's a starting lineup projection.
about 29 days ago | Mike Triplett | ESPN.com
Big-name linebackers on bubble in Saints' 53-man roster projection

Two high-profile linebackers -- Manti Te'o and Stephone Anthony -- are facing make-or-break training camps.
about 30 days ago | Mike Triplett | ESPN.com
Sheldon Rankins, Delvin Breaux have breakout potential, crack Saints' top 10

For their defense to become respectable again, the Saints need healthy seasons from promising young players Sheldon Rankins and Delvin Breaux.
about 31 days ago | Mike Triplett | ESPN.com
Placing Nick Fairley on IR a big loss for Saints, win for player safety

Nick Fairley's heart condition is a risk the player and the Saints couldn't afford to take even if it means potentially ending his career.
about 55 days ago | Mike Triplett | ESPN.com
Saints bank on quantity over lavish spending to get out of 7-9 rut

The Saints didn't make a big splash this offseason to fix their defense, but that doesn't mean they weren't active in both free agency and the draft.
about 62 days ago | Mike Triplett | ESPN.com
Key to Saints' defensive revival? Two healthy fibulas

Fully healthy after suffering broken fibulas, Sheldon Rankins and Delvin Breaux are poised to make a major impact on the Saints' revamped defense.
about 82 days ago | Mike Triplett | ESPN.com
Marshon Lattimore could be one of many new starters on Saints' defense

Marshon Lattimore, along with fellow newcomers A.J. Klein and Alex Okafor, could start for the Saints in 2017.
about 97 days ago | Mike Triplett | ESPN.com
Saints land Marshon Lattimore, but will draft help transform defense?

Marshon Lattimore was the prize of the Saints' draft, but after second-rounder Marcus Williams, it's unclear who'll have immediate impact on defense.
about 112 days ago | Mike Triplett | ESPN.com
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