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Brian Cushing

Houston Texans

1987/01/24 25

6-3 259

Park Ridge, NJ

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the Houston Texans in 2009 (1st round)

Sacks Interceptions Tackles
Year Team G Sacks YdsL Int Yds IntTD Solo Ast Total
2011 Texans 16 4 21 2 5 0 114 38 152
career Total 44 9.5 74 6 31 0 323 108 431

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • An explosive and powerful linebacker who always hunts for the ball. Can do it all on the field: stop the run, pick passes and even get to the quarterback. A hard-hitting tackling machine.
Flaws
  • Not a lightning-fast or fluid defender. Will miss some plays in pursuit. Could improve in zone coverage and in his overall awareness against the pass. Has had some off-field trouble.
Career Potential
  • Pro Bowl talent.
  • AwardsNFL - Defensive Rookie of the YearNFL - Named to play in Pro Bowl

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

December 23, 2011 Fined $10,000 by the NFL.
October 4, 2010 Activated from the reserve/suspended list.
May 7, 2010 Suspended by the NFL for four games after violating the NFL's steroids policy.
August 1, 2009 Signed by the Houston Texans to a five-year contract.

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April 25, 2009 Drafted by the Houston Texans in the 1st round (15th overall) in 2009.

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