Aaron Donald is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League. He has been named ‘Defensive Player of the Year’ a record three times. He is considered one of the greatest defensive players of all time.
Aaron Donald Biography
| Full Name | Aaron Charles Donald |
| Nickname | Aaron Donald |
| Profession | Professional football defensive |
| Date of Birth | 23 May 1991 |
| Age | 35 years old (as of August 2026) |
| Birth Place | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| School | Penn Hills High School |
| College | University of Pittsburgh |
| Education Qualification | Graduated |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Ethnicity | Mixed |
| Religion | Christianity |
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Aaron Donald Age
Aaron Donald (Aaron Charles Donald) was born on 23 May 1991 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. He is 35 years old as of August 2026, and his zodiac sign is Gemini.
Aaron Donald Wife, Children
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Erica Donald |
| Spouse/Wife | Erica Donald |
| Children | Daughter – Jaeda Donald Son – Aaron Donald Jr. and Aaric Donald |
Aaron Donald Family
| Father’s Name | Archie Donald |
| Mother’s Name | Anita Goggins |
| Brother’s Name | Archie Donald Jr, |
| Sister’s Name | Akita Donald |
Career
| Early Career | High School – Penn Hills (Penn Hills, Pennsylvania) College -Pittsburgh (2010-2013) |
| NFL Draft | 2014, 1st round, 13th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Los Angeles Rams |
| Career NFL Statistics (as of August 2026) | Total tackles – 543 Sacks – 111 Forced fumble – 24 Fumble recoveries – 7 Pass deflection – 21 |
Awards and Highlights
- 2011 – Second-team All-Big East
- 2012 – Frist-team All-Big East
- 2013– ACC Defensive Player of the Year
- 2013 – Unanimous All-American
- 2013 – Bill Willis Trophy
- 2012 – Lombardi Award
- 2013 – Bronko Nagurski Trophy
- 2014 – PFWA All-Rookie Team
- 2018 – Deacon Jones Award
- 2014 – NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year
- 2014-2023 – Pro Bowl
- 2017, 2018, 2020 – NFL Defensive Player of the Year
- Super Bowl Champion – LVI
Aaron Donald Height And Weight
| Height (Approx) | In centimeters – 185 cm In meters – 1.85 m In feet & inches – 6’1” |
| Weight (Approx) | In kilograms – 127 kg In pounds – 280 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Aaron Donald Net Worth
American professional football defensive tackle Aaron Donald has an estimated net worth of around $60 million, as of August 2026.
| Net Worth (Approx) | $60 million (as of August 2026) |
| Annual Income (Approx) | Updates soon |
| Salary (Approx) | $157 million (during his 10 season in NFL) |
| Real estate | $17.1 million Hidden Hills Mansion in California |
| Income Sources | NFL Contract, endorsement, etc. |
Some Interesting Facts About Aaron Donald
- Aaron Donald was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Archie Donald and Anita Goggins.
- He grew up as one of three children in a working-class family in the city of Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar.
- He attended Penn Hills High School, where he played football under head coach Ron Graham.
- Rivals.com rates him as a three-star player. Donal was ranked as the 37th-best defensive tackle in the country.
- He committed to his hometown, Pittsburgh, over the scholarship offers from Toledo, Akron, and Rutgers.
- As a true freshman in 2010, Donald played in all 13 games as a reserve defensive end.
- He recorded 47 tackles, including 16 for loss, 11 sacks, and a forced fumble, as a sophomore in 2011.
- As a senior in 2013, Donald became one of the most productive defensive players in the entire NCAA.
- In 2013, he was named the ACC Defensive Player of the Year and was a unanimous All-American.
- At the NFL Combine, Donald set the record for the 40-yard dash time for a defensive tackle at 4.68.
- Donald was selected by the St. Louis Rams in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft.
- On March 15, 2025, Donald announced his retirement on social media.
- He became teammates with Ndamukong Suh on the Rams.
- Donald’s brother, Archie Jr, played linebacker at the University of Toledo.
- His father, Archie, was also a football player at Norfolk State, but his carer cut short by a knee injury.
- As a child, he was admittedly “lazy” before his father got him into weightlifting at the age of 12.
FAQ:
How old is Aaron Donald?
35 years old (As of 2026)
Who is Aaron Donald’s wife?
Erica Donald
What is Aaron Donald’s net worth?
As of August 2026, Aaron Donald’s net worth is around $60 million.