Brian Orakpo
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| Position | Linebacker | ||||||||||||||
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| Born | July 31, 1986 Houston, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 257 lb (117 kg) | ||||||||||||||
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| High school | Lamar (Houston, Texas) | ||||||||||||||
| College | Texas (2004–2008) | ||||||||||||||
| NFL draft | 2009: 1st round, 13th overall pick | ||||||||||||||
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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.