(1986-07-31) July 31, 1986 (age 37) Houston, Texas, U.S.
Height:
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:
257 lb (117 kg)
Career information
High school:
Lamar (Houston, Texas)
College:
Texas (2004–2008)
NFL draft:
2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13
Career history
Washington Redskins (2009–2014)
Tennessee Titans (2015–2018)
Career highlights and awards
4× Pro Bowl (2009, 2010, 2013, 2016)
PFWA All-Rookie Team (2009)
BCS national champion (2005)
Bronko Nagurski Trophy (2008)
Ted Hendricks Award (2008)
Lombardi Award (2008)
Bill Willis Trophy (2008)
Unanimous All-American (2008)
Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year (2008)
Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year (2008)
Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year (2005)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:
396
Sacks:
66.0
Forced fumbles:
12
Interceptions:
1
Pass deflections:
31
Defensive touchdowns:
1
Player stats at PFR
Brian Ndubisi Orakpo//ⓘ (born July 31, 1986) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for 10 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Texas, was recognized as a unanimous All-American, and was selected by the Washington Redskins with the thirteenth overall pick in the 2009 NFL draft. He also played for Tennessee Titans, and was selected to four Pro Bowls.
Brian Ndubisi Orakpo // (born July 31, 1986) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for 10 seasons in the National Football...
consoles. Brian Johnson, BrianOrakpo, Mark Sanchez, and Michael Crabtree were the cover athletes for the game. Former Utah Utes quarterback Brian Johnson...
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veterans Ryan Kerrigan and BrianOrakpo. Head coach Jay Gruden officially named him the backup right outside linebacker to Orakpo to start the regular season...
13th pick overall in the first round, drafted defensive end BrianOrakpo out of Texas. Orakpo was dominant in his senior season (2008) with the Texas Longhorns...
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Francisco 49ers. Defensive coordinator Jim Haslett retained Kerrigan, BrianOrakpo, Perry Riley, and London Fletcher as the linebacking corps in 2013. He...
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Tampa Bay traded its sixth-round selection (191st overall) to Chicago for Brian Griese. #191: Chicago → Tampa Bay Chicago traded the sixth-round selection...
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Award Winner Bronko Nagurski Trophy (Defensive Player) BrianOrakpo, Texas Chuck Bednarik Award (Defensive Player) Rey Maualuga, USC Dick Butkus Award...
with teammates, BrianOrakpo and Lorenzo Alexander. On January 9, 2012, Fletcher was added to the NFC 2012 Pro Bowl roster after Brian Urlacher confirmed...
touchdown. Starting Longhorn defensive end BrianOrakpo injured his right knee during the game. The team reported Orakpo did not need surgery but that it was...
starter, along with Zach Brown and outside linebackers Derrick Morgan and BrianOrakpo, to begin the regular season. On October 11, 2015, Williamson recorded...
show. Hilton was hailed as Best Dressed by Bustle Magazine NFL stars BrianOrakpo and Devin Taylor also donned Christmas suits from OppoSuits during winter...
(Baltimore to Chicago), Jabaal Sheard (Cleveland to New England) and BrianOrakpo (Washington to Tennessee), Linebackers Bruce Carter (Dallas to Tampa...
athletes for the other editions of the game are Brian Johnson of the Utah Utes (PlayStation 3), BrianOrakpo of the Texas Longhorns (PlayStation 2), and Mark...
years with the Ravens, with shorter stints with the Lions and Eagles. LB BrianOrakpo – Four-time Pro Bowler. Played for the Redskins and Titans over a ten-year...
the Saints would not go quietly. On the Saints' ensuing possession, BrianOrakpo dropped an interception on 3rd and 10 that would've all but sealed the...
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Muckelroy led the team in tackles with 63 solo tackles and 39 assists. BrianOrakpo led the team in sacks, with 9 sacks for 79 yards. Ryan Palmer led the...
attendance: 40,896 Referee: Scott Green TV announcers (Fox): Thom Brennaman and Brian Billick The Redskins played the Lions in Detroit. Washington trailed early...