Brian Urlacher (/rlkr/; produced May 25, 1978) is a former American football linebacker who spent his entire 13-year career playing for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL) and is now an analyst for Fox Sports 1. He played college football for the University of New Mexico, where he was recognized as an All American and became among the school’s most decorated athletes.
The Bears picked Urlacher with the ninth overall pick in the 2000 NFL Draft. Urlacher rapidly established himself as among the NFL’s most productive defensive players. His playing style, achievements and name have made him one of the team’s hottest players.
Jim Thorpe Award (1999), Ed Block Courage Award (2012)
Nominations
Best NFL Player ESPY Award
Star Sign
Gemini
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Professional football player. Linebacker with the Chicago Bears, 2000-present.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Fox NFL Kickoff
2013
TV Series
Fox Football Daily
2013
TV Series
Against the Wall
2011
TV Series
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
WGN Morning News
2016-2017
TV Series
Himself - Phone Interview / Himself
Driver vs Driver
2016
TV Series
Himself - Judge
Mike & Mike
2010-2015
TV Series
Himself - Telephone Interviewee / Himself - Retired NFL Player / Himself - Guest Host / ...
The Big Catch
2014
TV Movie
Himself
The After Party with Jay Glazer
2011
TV Series
Himself
Entourage
2010
TV Series
Himself
Joe Buck Live
2009
TV Series
Himself
NFL Monday Night Football
2002-2008
TV Series
Himself - Chicago Bears Linebacker
NBC Sunday Night Football
2006-2007
TV Series
Himself - Chicago Bears Linebacker
Rome Is Burning
2007
TV Series
Himself
Super Bowl XLI
2007
TV Special
Himself - LB, Chicago Bears
NFL Game of the Week
2006
TV Series
Himself - Bears linebacker
ESPN's Sunday Night Football
2000-2004
TV Series
Himself - Chicago Bears Linebacker
NFL on FOX
2000-2003
TV Series
Himself - Chicago Bears Linebacker
According to Jim
2002
TV Series
Himself
WWE Raw
2002
TV Series
Himself - Audience Member
2000 NFL Draft
2000
TV Special
Himself - 9th Overall Pick
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
Mike & Mike
2013
TV Series
Himself - Retired NFL Player
TNA Wrestling: The 50 Greatest Moments
2006
Video documentary
Himself
TNA Impact! Wrestling
2004
TV Series
Himself
Known for movies
Super Bowl XLI (2007) as Himself - LB, Chicago Bears
Mike & Mike (2010-2015) as Himself - Telephone Interviewee / Himself - Guest Host / Himself - NFL Linebacker / Himself - Recently Retired NFL Player / Himself - Retired NFL Player
2000 NFL Draft (2000) as Himself - 9th Overall Pick