Brian Urlacher

MLB

A 1st-round pick (9th overall) in the 2000 NFL Draft out of New Mexico, Brian Urlacher has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2012 with CHI, a career spanning 13 NFL seasons. By ScoutIndex Rating he was one of the top DEFs in football last season, scoring a 79.7 (95th percentile). Across 13 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1 catches for 27 yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

6'4", 258#

College

New Mexico

Draft

Rd 1, 9th overall (2000)

Seasons

2000–2012

2006 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology

69.6

88th percentile among DEFs

16 games

Splash plays×0.15+0.10

Pass rush×0.3-0.56

Ball skills×0.25+1.43

Run defense×0.2+2.45

Availability×0.1+1.09

Career (regular season)

Season	Tm	SI	G	Rec	Rec yds	Rec TD
2012	CHI	79.7	12
2011	CHI	66.9	16
2010	CHI	83.9	16
2009	CHI	31	1
2008	CHI	66.2	16
2007	CHI	91.5	16
2006	CHI	69.6	16
2005	CHI	78.7	15
2004	CHI	88.2	9
2003	CHI	63.6	16
2002	CHI	89.7	16
2001	CHI	80.3	16	1	27	1
2000	CHI	86.9	16

Career profile

Across 13 NFL seasons on file, Brian Urlacher has played in 181 regular-season games, all with CHI.

As a receiver he has caught 1 pass for 27 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 2001 with CHI: 27 yards and 1 touchdown in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2007: a 91.5, in the 99th percentile among DEFs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

Most receiving yards in a game27 on 1 catches, 1 TD vs WAS, 2001 Week 15

2006 splits

regular season

2006 game log

Wk	Opp	Line	Score
Postseason	SEA	—	—
Postseason	NO	—	—
Postseason	IND	—	—
Week 1	GB	—	42.8
Week 2	DET	—	53.8
Week 3	MIN	—	53.1
Week 4	SEA	—	61.3
Week 5	BUF	—	57.7
Week 6	ARI	—	98.1
Week 8	SF	—	66.8
Week 9	MIA	—	66.4
Week 10	NYG	—	52.9
Week 11	NYJ	—	70.1
Week 12	NE	—	40.4
Week 13	MIN	—	75.1
Week 14	LAR	—	64.6
Week 15	TB	—	52.9
Week 16	DET	—	51.7
Week 17	GB	—	54.7

Brian Urlacher — common questions

What position does Brian Urlacher play?: Brian Urlacher is listed as an MLB.
Which teams has Brian Urlacher played for?: In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Brian Urlacher has played for CHI (2000–2012).
Where did Brian Urlacher go to college?: Brian Urlacher played college football at New Mexico.
When was Brian Urlacher drafted?: Brian Urlacher was selected in round 1, 9th overall, of the 2000 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Brian Urlacher scored?: Brian Urlacher has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is Brian Urlacher's ScoutIndex Rating?: Brian Urlacher rated 79.7 for 2012, the 95th percentile among DEFs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Jay CutlerQB · 2012
Brandon MarshallWR · 2012
Matt ForteRB · 2012
Michael BushRB · 2012
Earl BennettWR · 2012
Alshon JefferyWR · 2012
Jason CampbellQB · 2012
Devin HesterWR · 2012

Drafted in round 1, 2000

Courtney BrownDE · pick 1
LaVar ArringtonOLB · pick 2
Chris SamuelsOT · pick 3
Peter WarrickWR · pick 4
Jamal LewisRB · pick 5
Corey SimonDT · pick 6
Thomas JonesRB · pick 7
Plaxico BurressWR · pick 8

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