Brian Cushing

Houston Texans 15th pick

ILB ·

USC · 2009–2017

104

Games

424

Solo Tackles

13.5

Sacks

Interceptions

Brian Cushing is a former inside linebacker out of USC, selected by the Houston Texans with the 15th overall pick (round 1) in the 2009 NFL Draft. He played 104 regular-season games from 2009 to 2017, with the Houston Texans. He was named to 1 Pro Bowl.

Draft Details

Year

2009

Round

Round 1

Pick

15th overall

Team

Houston Texans

Position

ILB

College

USC

Brian Cushing Career Stats

1× Pro Bowl selection.
Primary starter for 7 seasons.
Ranks 7th in the 2009 draft class in solo tackles (424).

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2009	HOU	16	65	47	0	5	13	4	10	2
2010	HOU	12	37	23	0	1.5	11	0	4	1
2011	HOU	16	62	38	0	4	13	2	5	2
2012	HOU	5	20	7	0	0	2	1	2	1
2013	HOU	7	30	12	4	1.5	4	1	3	1
2014	HOU	14	32	31	1	1	9	0	2	1
2015	HOU	16	56	47	3	0	2	0	3	1
2016	HOU	13	35	27	1	0	2	0	1	0
2017	HOU	5	7	8	1	1.5	2	0	0	0
Career		104	344	240	10	14.5	58	8	30	9

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-3

Weight

243 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.64s

Bench Press

30 reps

Vertical Jump

35"

Broad Jump

120"

3-Cone Drill

6.84s

Shuttle

4.22s

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