Brian Urlacher
Inducted:
2018
Player Stats
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
258 lb (117 kg)
Born:
May 25, 1978
Pasco, Washington, U.S.
Position:
Linebacker
College:
New Mexico (1996–1999)
Brian Urlacher was one of the most complete and impactful linebackers of his era, known for his speed, power, and outstanding field awareness. Drafted by the Chicago Bears in 2000, he became the centerpiece of a defense that consistently ranked among the league’s best. Urlacher’s rare athletic ability allowed him to excel in coverage, stop the run, and rush the passer, making him a true every-down force.
He won NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2000 and Defensive Player of the Year in 2005, helping lead the Bears to an NFC Championship and a Super Bowl appearance after the 2006 season. Urlacher was respected for his leadership, toughness, and reliability, spending his entire 13-year career in Chicago. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018, he remains one of the defining linebackers of the modern NFL and a symbol of Bears defensive tradition.
Urlacher's Awards and Honors
- 4× First-team All-Pro (2001, 2002, 2005, 2006)
- Second-team All-Pro (2010)
- 8× Pro Bowl (2000–2003, 2005, 2006, 2010, 2011)
- One of the few linebackers with 40+ sacks and 20+ interceptions
- Anchored Bears defense that reached Super Bowl XLI
- Known for unmatched range and versatility in modern defensive schemes
NFL Records
- NFL solo tackles leader (2002)
- NFL 2000s All-Decade Team
- NFL Defensive Player of the Year (2005)
- NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (2000)
NFL Teams
Chicago Bears (2000–2012)
NFL Draft:
2000: 1st round, 9th overall pick
Chicago Bears
Number Worn:
54
NFL Stats
Seasons:
13 (2000-2012)
Games Played:
182
Games Started:
180
Total tackles:
1,361
Sacks:
41.5
Forced fumbles:
11
Pass deflections:
90
Interceptions:
22
Defensive touchdowns:
4