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Brian Orakpo Biography

Brian Orakpo is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on July 31, 1986 in Houston, Texas, United States. Star linebacker who started his professional career in the Washington Redskins in 2009 and was selected on the All-Rookie NFL team. He played the first six seasons with Washington before signing with Tennessee Titans in 2015. Tennessee Titans in 2015.

He and Brian Cushing were two of only six rookies on the 2009 Pro Bowl team. and He and Brian Cushing were two of only six rookies on the 2009 Pro Bowl team. were the only two newcomers on 2009’s Pro Bowl team.

Brian Ndubisi Orakpo (born July 31, 1986) is a former American football outside linebacker who played 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 drafted 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.

Orakpo attended the University of Texas, where he played for coach Mack Brown’s Texas Longhorns football team from 2004 to 2008. He was redshirted as a freshman in 2004, but in 2005 he played in all 13 games and started in one. He made an immediate impact for the Longhorns, helping them finish 10th in the nation at defense, recording 27 tackles, a half sack, a forced fumble and recovered fumble. His play earned him Defensive Freshman of the Year and first-team Freshman All-America by The Sporting News – and helped the Longhorns obtain their fourth National Championship.

Sons Charlie as well as Brian Jr. were born in 2009 and 2010 respectively.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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As a senior in 2008, Orakpo recorded 40 tackles and 11.5 sacks and was the Associated Press Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year. He also was the winner of the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, given to the best defensive player, the Ted Hendricks Award, given to the top defensive end, The Bill Willis Trophy given to the top collegiate defensive lineman, and the Lombardi Award, given to the best lineman or linebacker. He was recognized as a unanimous first-team All-American, after receiving first-team honors from the Associated Press, American Football Coaches Association, Football Writers Association of America, The Sporting News, and the Walter Camp Football Foundation. He was the first Texas Longhorn defensive end to earn All-American honors since Tony Brackens in 1995.

Brian Orakpo Net Worth

Brian Orakpo is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Brian Orakpo's net worth $12 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a college football player as a member of He played college football for Mack Brown‘s Texas Longhorns, earning the Lombardi Trophy and All-American honors in his senior year.’s Texas Longhorns and was awarded the Lombardi Trophy and All-American honors in his senior year.

After two impressive first seasons that culminated in an Pro Bowl selection, injuries caused him to miss the best part of the 2012 and 2011 seasons.

Orakpo was born on July 31, 1986, in Houston, Texas to parents Gloria and Arthur Orakpo, who are immigrants from Nigeria. He has two younger siblings, Jennifer and Michael. Orakpo played high school football at Lamar High School in Houston, Texas. He played defensive end and tight end and was a two-time First-team all-district selection for the Texans football team. In addition, he played basketball from his freshman to junior years.

Orakpo made his NFL debut and first start in the season-opener against the New York Giants and recorded two solo tackles in a 23–17 road loss. During Week 3, he recorded four combined tackles and made his first NFL sack during a 19–14 loss at the Detroit Lions. Orakpo made his first career sack on quarterback Matthew Stafford for an eight-yard loss in the third quarter. In the next game, he collected a season-high seven combined tackles and a sack in a 16–13 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. During Week 14, Orakpo made six combined tackles and a season-high four sacks as the Redskins defeated the Oakland Raiders by a score 34–13. Orakpo had a sack on Bruce Gradkowski and three sacks on Jamarcus Russell and tied the Redskins’ single-game sack record. He earned the NFC Defensive Player of the Week award for his performance. On December 30, 2009, it was announced that Orakpo was selected to play in the 2010 Pro Bowl and was the only rookie to be initially voted to the NFC roster. Orakpo became the first Redskins’ rookie to make the Pro Bowl since RB/KR Tony Green in 1978.

On July 31, 2009, the Washington Redskins signed Orakpo to a five-year, $15.33 million contract that included $11.69 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $6.36 million.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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As a sophomore in 2006, he played all 13 games, recording 26 tackles and 4.5 sacks and was named one of the Lowe’s Most Improved Defensive Players. As a junior in 2007, he played in nine games and missed four due to right knee injury suffered against Arkansas State. He was the Defensive MVP of the 2007 Holiday Bowl against Arizona State after recording six tackles and two sacks during the game. He finished the season with 37 tackles and 5.5 sacks.

On January 4, 2010, the Redskins fired head coach Jim Zorn after they finished with a 4–12 record in 2009. The Washington Redskins hired Jim Haslett as their new defensive coordinator and installed a base 3-4 defense. Head coach Mike Shanahan named Orakpo and Andre Carter the starting outside linebackers to begin the regular season, along with inside linebackers London Fletcher and Rocky McIntosh.

Who is Brian Orakpo Dating?

According to our records, Brian Orakpo married to Bitura Orakpo . As of December 1, 2023, Brian Orakpo’s is not dating anyone.

The Washington Redskins selected Orakpo in the first round (13th overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft. Orakpo was the third defensive end drafted in 2009.

Facts & Trivia

Brian Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Brian Orakpo celebrates birthday on July 31 of every year.

Among Orakpo’s endorsement contracts included one he signed in August 2011 with Geico, and he has appeared in several commercials with one of that company’s “caveman” spokespeople. While with the Redskins, Orakpo also appeared in several commercials for Eastern Motors, a D.C. area car dealership. Brian married his wife Bitura in 2009. They have three children together: Brian, Brianna (2013), and Brea (November 2017). In 2018, Orakpo and Tennessee Titans teammate Michael Griffin opened a franchise of Gigi’s Cupcakes outside Austin, Texas with their friend, Bryan Hynson.

Is Brian Orakpo still in the NFL?

Retirement. On December 31, 2018, Orakpo announced his retirement from the NFL after 10 seasons.

Who does Brian Orakpo play for?

Titans LB Brian Orakpo retiring after 10 seasons in NFL Tennessee Titans linebacker Brian Orakpo announced on Monday he is retiring after 10 seasons in the NFL. Orakpo joined the Titans in 2015 after playing six seasons with the Redskins.

How old is Brian Orakpo?

35 years (July 31, 1986)

What college did Brian Orakpo?

The University of Texas at Austin

Why did Brian Orakpo retire?

Orakpo told NBC Sports’ Tim Layden that after two pectoral tears and a growing sense that he was testing the physical limits of his knees, he knew the 2018 season would be his last. “Pass the torch,” Orakpo said. “Move on. Too many guys roll the dice for one more contract.”

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