Robert Porcher: Pick #26 in the 1992 NFL Draft

Robert Porcher is a former defensive end out of South Carolina State; Tennessee State, selected by the Detroit Lions with the 26th overall pick (round 1) in the 1992 NFL Draft. He played 187 regular-season games from 1992 to 2003. From 1999 on, he played for the Detroit Lions. He was named to 3 Pro Bowls.

Draft Details

Year

1992

Round

Round 1

Pick

26th overall

Team

Detroit Lions

Position

DE

College

South Carolina State, Tennessee State

Robert Porcher Career Stats

3× Pro Bowl selection.
Primary starter for 10 seasons.
Ranks 1st in the 1992 draft class in sacks (95.5).

Career Totals

Games	Sacks	Def INT
187	95.5	1

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	PD	FF
1999	DET	15	25	12	13	15	13	5	3
2000	DET	15	19	6	8	8	6	3	3
2001	DET	15	35	7	16	11	11	3	2
2002	DET	15	27	15	5	5.5	4	8	2
2003	DET	13	24	8	0	5	0	0	2
Since 1999		73	130	48	42	44.5	34	19	12

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

Season-by-season detail is available from 1999 on; career totals above cover the full career.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

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