Brian Orakpo

Brian Ndubisi Orakpo (twitter: @rak98)

Position: DE
Height: 6-3    Weight: 255 lbs.

Born: July 31, 1986 in Houston, TX
College: Texas   (school history)
Drafted by the Washington Redskins in the 1st round (13th overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft.

Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 25 (4005th overall since 1950)
2-time Pro Bowler (fine print)

• 6/18 Fanspeak.com Redskins: Redskins Roster Construction: Where the Final Spots Go: Yesterday I broke down the minimum spots needed at each position. That left the Redskins with essentially nine open roster spots...
• 6/12 Fanspeak.com Redskins: Who will have a bounce back season on defense?: Every year there are players who exceed expectations, while others fall well short. Whether due to injury or just a drop in production,...
• 6/12 Fanspeak.com Redskins: Thoughts On Mike Shanahan's Press Conference:: On Robert Griffin III’s rehab timeline:                                                        ...
• 6/6 Fanspeak.com Redskins: Redskins Top Defensive Sleeper: E.J. Biggers: The Redskins didn't do much of anything of significance in free agency, but one interesting move they made was the signing...
• 6/5 Fanspeak.com Redskins: Last Year's Injury Report Could Be Ominous Sign For This Season:: I've talked about my concern with the current high number of Redskins starters recovering from major injuries, and how it...

• 5/28 Fanspeak.com Redskins: Redskins Injury Recap and Look Ahead: Though much of the talk and discussion surrounds the recovery and prognosis of star Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III, their...
• 5/27 Fanspeak.com Redskins: Ranking the Redskins Defensive Players By Importance:: Last week I highlighted the offensive players and ranked them in order of their level of importance to the Redskins in 2013, today...
• 5/14 Fanspeak.com Redskins: Three Ways To Improve The Redskins Pass Rush:: 1. Ensure that Brian Orakpo, Ryan Kerrigan, Stephen Bowen and Barry Cofield are on the field as much as possible against the pass:...
• 5/13 Fanspeak.com Redskins: Which Rookie Should Have the Best Season?: Typically a question like this is kind of a formality as it is typically the teams' first round pick, and if it's not...
• 5/9 Fanspeak.com Redskins: Early Offseason Roster Prediction: Defense: Based on my Defensive Roster Construction breakdown here are the players I see making the 53 man roster. Offense | Defense...
• 5/8 Fanspeak.com Redskins: Offensive and Defensive Area The Redskins Need to Improve the Most: The Washington Redskins went 10-6 last year and won the NFC East, but they needed an improbable 7-0 run to close out the season,...
• 5/6 Fanspeak.com Redskins: Predicting the Redskins Stat Leaders for 2013: In the offseason down time I thought it would be fun to make predictions on who will be the Redskins statistical leaders in the...
• 5/2 Fanspeak.com Redskins: Redskins 2013 Undrafted Free Agents:: The Washington Redskins just announced their undrafted free agent signings so far: PLAYER POSITION HEIGHT WEIGHT COLLEGE Jacolby...

• 4/13 NFL Spin Zone: Washington Redskins Keenan Robinson expected to be ready for OTAs: The Washington Redskins lost two linebackers to torn pectorals last season, as both star OLB Brian Orakpo and young, promising...
• 4/13 NFL Spin Zone: Washington Redskins Brian Orakpo is 100-percent: Washington Redskins star outside linebacker Brian Orakpo is an integral part of the Redskins defense, so it was a crushing blow...
• 4/10 Fanspeak.com Redskins: Ranking the Redskins Outside Linebackers: Currently the Washington Redskins have six options at outside linebacker and are likely to keep at least 4. Though their starters...
• 4/9 Fanspeak.com Redskins: Ranking the Redskins Defensive End Options: Currently the Washington Redskins have seven options at defensive end and may keep between 4-5 guys (depending on their versatility)....
• 4/6 FootballPerspective.com: From the gut: My thoughts on NFC teams: It’s April, so most of these points will probably look silly in 9 months, but the NFC should be the class of the NFL in...

• 9/23 Stripe Hype: Scouting the Enemy: Q&A with Redskins Blog Riggo’s Rag:       Jeff Johnson of Riggo’s Rag, the official Redskins blog of the Fansided sports network, was kind enough...
• 9/23 Stripe Hype: Week in Review: Bengals vs Redskins: Andrew Hawkins Will Slice Up Swiss Cheese D: The Bengals square off against the Redskins on Sunday, and while much of the focus will rightfully be on slowing down rookie sensation...
• 9/21 FootballPerspective.com: Week 2 Power Rankings: With week 2 in the books, it’s time to present updated win projections for each team. I kept half of the league’s...
• 9/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Four players take part in practice: Washington Redskins OG Kory Lichtensteiger (knee), DT Chris Baker (ankle), LB Brian Orakpo (chest) and CB Josh Wilson (abdomen)...[+] fully participated in practice Thursday, Sept. 6.
• 9/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Entire front seven returns from last season: The Washington Redskins return the same front seven from last season. DE Adam Carriker, NT Barry Cofield and DE Stephen Bowen...[+] comprise the defensive line, while LBs Ryan Kerrigan, London Fletcher, Perry Riley and Brian Orakpo make up the linebacker corps.

• 8/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | No serious injury for Brian Orakpo: Updating a previous report, Washington Redskins LB Brian Orakpo (shoulder) underwent an MRI on his shoulder Sunday, Aug. 19, and...[+] it did not show any serious damage around his shoulder. He is expected to be ready for the start of the regular season.
• 8/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Brian Orakpo to undergo MRI: Washington Redskins LB Brian Orakpo (shoulder) is scheduled to undergo an MRI on the shoulder injury he suffered in the preseason...[+] game Saturday, Aug. 18. The Redskins do not believe the injury is serious.
• 8/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Brian Orakpo suffers injury: Washington Redskins LB Brian Orakpo (arm, shoulder) left the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 18, against the Chicago Bears due to...[+] an arm or shoulder injury.

• 7/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Brian Orakpo expected to be full-go: Washington Redskins LB Brian Orakpo (shoulder) said Tuesday, July 17, that he expects to be 'full-go' once training camp begins...[+] in late July. Orakpo had surgery in January after suffering a shoulder injury in Week 17 last season. 'I'm one hundred percent ready to go,' Orakpo said. 'In OTA's and minicamp, we kind of got held out because there was no point in re-injuring anything. But once training camp starts, I should be full-go.'
• 7/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | DC says Brian Orakpo needs to beat double teams: Washington Redskins defensive coordinator Jim Haslett said LB Brian Orakpo will have to learn how to beat double teams if he wants...[+] to go to the next level in terms of a pass rusher. 'He’s got to learn, like the other great rushers in the league, the [Minnesota Vikings DE Jared Allens] or the [Indianapolis Colts LB Dwight Freeneys], they’re always going to have two guys on them. He’s not going to get around it and he’s going to have to learn how to beat two guys,' Haslett said.

• 5/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Brian Orakpo thinks defense will improve: Washington Redskins LB Brian Orakpo said he expects the defense to improve this season because all of the starting defensive linemen...[+] and linebackers are returning and will have another year of experience in the 3-4 defensive alignment.
• 5/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Brian Orakpo says he is 100 percent: Washington Redskins LB Brian Orakpo said he is fully recovered from the surgery he underwent this offseason to repair a partially...[+] torn pectoral muscle.

• 1/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Brian Orakpo has successful shoulder surgery: Washington Redskins LB Brian Orakpo (shoulder) had surgery to repair his left shoulder Tuesday, Jan. 10. He injured his left shoulder...[+] and pectoral muscle in Week 17 against the Philadelphia Eagles. 'Just had successful shoulder surgery in Pensacola,' Orakpo posted on his official Twitter account. '(Thanks) everybody for their support!' Orakpo had nine sacks to lead the team for at third straight season.
• 1/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | More on Brian Orakpo: Updating a previous report, Washington Redskins LB Brian Orakpo (pectoral) suffered a left pectoral strain, and he had an MRI...[+] Monday, Jan. 2, the determine the severity.
• 1/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Brian Orakpo injury update: Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan said LB Brian Orakpo (pectoral) suffered a pectoral strain but is not sure Orakpo’s...[+] timetable for his recovery.

• 12/31 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Brian Orakpo to work on beating double teams: Washington Redskins LB Brian Orakpo said he will work on trying to beat double teams during the offseason. Orapko said he has...[+] not seen many one-on-one pass rush opportunities this season which is why he only has seven sacks this season.

• 11/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Brian Orakpo hasn't done well vs. NFC East opponents: Washington Redskins LB Brian Orakpo and his team faces the Dallas Cowboys in Week 11. In his career in NFC East play, he has a...[+] half a sack. Overall in his career, he has registered 25 sacks. 'In the division sacks are harder to come by,' Orakpo said Wednesday, Nov. 16. 'I get out of the division that's when I get some, but in the division that's when I'm lacking.'

• 4/27 SideLion Report: Detroit Lions NFL Draft Countdown: 1 Day: Join us each day as we count down towards the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft. The countdown runs from 50 to zero and the number...

• 1/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Two LBs going to Pro Bowl: Washington Redskins LBs London Fletcher and LB Brian Orakpo have been added to the NFC roster for the 2010 Pro Bowl in place of...[+] Chicago Bears Brian Urlacher and Green Bay Packers LB Clay Matthews, reports Adam Caplan, of FOXSports.com.

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