Brian Cushing

Total tackles:	664
Sacks:	13.5
Forced fumbles:	9
Pass deflections:	30
Interceptions:	8
Defensive touchdowns:	1
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Brian Cushing
	Cushing in 2014
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Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	January 24, 1987; Park Ridge, New Jersey, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school:	Bergen Catholic (Oradell, New Jersey)
College:	USC (2005–2008)
NFL draft:	2009: 1st round, 15th pick
Career history
As a player:
	Houston Texans (2009–2017);
As a coach:
	Houston Texans (2019–2020) ; Assistant strength and conditioning coach;
Career highlights and awards
	As player NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (2009); Second-team All-Pro (2011); Pro Bowl (2009); PFWA All-Rookie Team (2009); First-team All-American (2008); First-team All-Pac-10 (2008); Second-team All-Pac-10 (2006);
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:
Total tackles:	664
Sacks:	13.5
Forced fumbles:	9
Pass deflections:	30
Interceptions:	8
Defensive touchdowns:	1
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Brian Patrick Cushing (born January 24, 1987) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the USC Trojans, and was selected by the Texans in the first round of the 2009 NFL draft. He played his entire nine-year career with Houston from 2009 to 2017 and became the team's all-time leading tackler.