Rob Ninkovich
Former NFL Player
Rob Ninkovich quickly became a favorite of Bill Belichick and the entire New England Patriots organization. Able to play both defensive end and linebacker, Ninkovich leads the NFL in fumble recoveries since the beginning of the 2011 season and is the only player under Belichick to record back-to-back seasons of eight or more sacks. Ninkovich was also an instrumental part in the Patriots’ run to the AFC Championship in 2012 and their victory in Super Bowl XLIX. Ninkovich has won 2 Super Bowls and after his retirement, became an ESPN analyst from 2019 through 2023.
NFL Teams: New Orleans Saints, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots