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11 things to know about D-lineman Denico Autry

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  1. Entering NFL season 11, after signing as an undrafted free agent with Oakland in 2014
  2. Was a Raider from 2014-2017, in Indianapolis from 2018-2020, and a Titan each of the last three seasons
  3. 59 career sacks in 142 games
  4. Autry registered a career-best 11.5 sacks in 2023 regular season for the Tennessee Titans
  5. Also batted down four passes, forced two fumbles, finished with 12 tackles for loss, a career-high 50 total tackles and 17 quarterback hits
  1. In 15 career games (including 2 in the postseason) versus the Texans, Autry tallied 17 tackles for loss, 13 quarterback hits, 8.5 sacks and six batted passes
  2. Born and raised in Albemarle, North Carolina
  3. After high school, started out at East Mississippi Community College in 2010 and 2011, where he was a NJCAA Football All-American, and leader on 12-0 National Championship team
  4. Played for Mississippi State in 2012 and 2013, starting 23 games in those two seasons and finishing with a combined 16 tackles for loss and six sacks
  5. His brother, Lee, was a defensive lineman who also played at EMCC and then Mississippi State. Lee Autry spent time with the Chargers, Bears and Raiders
  6. Is 33 years old

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