When Brian was growing up he was really interested in basketball, football, and table tennis. Brian's high school was Lovington where he played football at. When Brian Urlacher was a teenager he spent most of his time playing sports for Lovington high school and training in weight rooms. In high school he played on offense, defense, and special teams. He played as a Running Back, a Wide Receiver, a defensive back, and a kick/punt returner. He led the Lovington Wildcats to a great undefeated season with the record being 14 - 0. He finished his high school season with 12 touchdown receptions, 2 rushing touchdowns and 6 touchdown returns.
He graduated from lovington highschool in 1996 and wanted to attend Texas University, but the school didn't offer him an athletic scholarship. So he went to New Mexico instead. He played for the New Mexico Lobos. The Lobos head coach, Dennis Franchione, converted Brian to linebacker. Besides football Brian got a major in criminology, but Urlacher went on with football. He finished his college career with 442 tackles,11 sacks, 11 fumble forces, 5 kick returns for a touchdown, and caught 6 touchdown passes.
Brian's 40 yard dash took him 4.57. He got drafted by the Chicago Bears in 2000 in the first round pick 9. Brian was the rookie of the year in 2000. He made it to 8 pro-bowls and was the defensive player of the year in 2005. Brian lost the 2006 Superbowl to the Indianapolis Colts. He is 6 ft 4in and weighs 258 pounds.He has 10 fumble forces 1,294, 41.5 sacks, 21 interceptions, 278 yards, and 1 touchdown. Hopefully Brian Urlacher will get signed this year so his career won't end.
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