Brian Cushing

Total tackles	664
Sacks	13.5
Forced fumbles	9
Pass deflections	30
Interceptions	8
Defensive touchdowns	1
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Brian Cushing
	Cushing with the Houston Texans in 2014
No. 56
Position	Linebacker
Personal information
Born	January 24, 1987; Park Ridge, New Jersey, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight	250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school	Bergen Catholic (Oradell, New Jersey)
College	USC (2005–2008)
NFL draft	2009: 1st round, 15th overall pick
Career history
Playing
	Houston Texans (2009–2017);
Coaching
	Houston Texans (2019–2020) ; Assistant strength and conditioning coach;
Awards and highlights
	As player NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (2009); Second-team All-Pro (2011); Pro Bowl (2009); PFWA All-Rookie Team (2009); First-team All-American (2008); First-team All-Pac-10 (2008); Second-team All-Pac-10 (2006);
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles
Total tackles	664
Sacks	13.5
Forced fumbles	9
Pass deflections	30
Interceptions	8
Defensive touchdowns	1
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Brian Patrick Cushing (born January 24, 1987) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the USC Trojans, and was selected by the Texans in the first round of the 2009 NFL draft. He played his entire nine-year career with Houston from 2009 to 2017 and became the team's all-time leading tackler.