Former Nebraska All-America linebacker and current NFL All-Pro Lavonte David was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Month for September on Thursday. The honor was the first of David's career.
David's play helped Tampa Bay to a 2-1 record in the opening month of the season. The Buccaneers defense ranks fourth in the NFL in total defense and seventh in scoring defense. David posted 24 tackles in three September games with two tackles for loss, one interception, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and two passes defended. David was the only NFL player in September to record 20 tackles with at least one tackle for loss, interception, forced fumble, fumble recovery, pass defended and quarterback hit.