Lance Briggs

Chicago Bears 68th pick

OLB ·

Arizona · 2003–2014

173

Games

944

Solo Tackles

Sacks

Interceptions

Lance Briggs is a former outside linebacker out of Arizona, selected by the Chicago Bears with the 68th overall pick (round 3) in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played 173 regular-season games from 2003 to 2014, with the Chicago Bears. He was named to 7 Pro Bowls.

Draft Details

Year

2003

Round

Round 3

Pick

68th overall

Team

Chicago Bears

Position

OLB

College

Arizona

Lance Briggs Career Stats

7× Pro Bowl selection, 1× first-team All-Pro.
Primary starter for 12 seasons.
Ranks 1st in the 2003 draft class in solo tackles (944).

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2003	CHI	16	46	13	0	0	0	1	4	0
2004	CHI	16	86	23	0	0	0	1	10	0
2005	CHI	16	67	24	0	2	0	2	11	1
2006	CHI	16	80	21	0	1	2	2	9	4
2007	CHI	14	71	19	0	3	7	0	3	2
2008	CHI	16	71	19	0	1	2	3	11	1
2009	CHI	15	73	24	0	3	5	1	5	0
2010	CHI	14	66	13	0	2	2	2	7	2
2011	CHI	16	85	19	0	0	2	1	4	2
2012	CHI	16	72	29	6	1.5	2	2	11	2
2013	CHI	9	49	20	10	3	3	0	6	2
2014	CHI	8	21	10	2	0	1	1	3	1
Career		172	787	234	18	16.5	26	16	84	17

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

6-1

Weight

242 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.75s

Bench Press

25 reps

Vertical Jump

33"

Broad Jump

113"

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