Brian Orakpo

Washington Commanders 13th pick

OLB ·

Texas · 2009–2018

132

Games

294

Solo Tackles

Sacks

Interceptions

Brian Orakpo is a former outside linebacker out of Texas, selected by the Washington Commanders with the 13th overall pick (round 1) in the 2009 NFL Draft. He played 132 regular-season games from 2009 to 2018, with the Washington Redskins and Tennessee Titans. He was named to 4 Pro Bowls.

Draft Details

Year

2009

Round

Round 1

Pick

13th overall

Team

Washington Commanders

Position

OLB

College

Texas

Brian Orakpo Career Stats

4× Pro Bowl selection.
Primary starter for 8 seasons.
Ranks 2nd in the 2009 draft class in sacks (66).

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2009	WAS	16	34	13	0	11	14	0	2	1
2010	WAS	15	27	20	0	8.5	17	0	2	1
2011	WAS	16	31	25	0	9	13	0	5	3
2012	WAS	2	5	0	0	1	1	0	3	1
2013	WAS	14	36	17	16	10	18	1	4	0
2014	WAS	7	13	10	1	0.5	7	0	1	0
2015	TEN	16	38	13	12	7	10	0	5	1
2016	TEN	14	38	8	13	10.5	19	0	4	1
2017	TEN	16	29	14	4	7	18	0	2	3
2018	TEN	12	16	10	3	1.5	7	0	3	1
Career		128	267	130	49	66	124	1	31	12

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

263 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.63s

Bench Press

31 reps

Vertical Jump

39.5"

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