Sam Sword

Sam Lee-Arthur Sword (born December 9, 1974) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL).

A native of Saginaw, Michigan, Sword played college football for the Michigan Wolverines from 1995 to 1998. He was the leading tackler on the undefeated 1997 Michigan Wolverines football team that led the country in scoring defense and total defense and was ranked #1 in the final AP Poll. He led Michigan in tackles for three consecutive years, and his 265 solo tackles ranks third in school history.

Sword also played four seasons of professional football as a linebacker and on special teams in the NFL for the Oakland Raiders in 1999 and for the Indianapolis Colts from 2000 to 2002. He appeared in 45 NFL games, eight as a starter, and registered 66 tackles.

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