Brandon Graham's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Brandon Graham.
Brandon Graham is an American professional football defensive end and is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft, being the 13th overall pick and the first player selected from the Big Ten Conference that year. Prior to his NFL career, Graham was recognized as an All-American college football player during his time at the University of Michigan.
2003: All-Detroit Selection
In 2003, Brandon Graham was recognized as an honorable mention lineman 2003 All-Detroit selection by The Detroit News during his sophomore year.
2004: First-team All-Detroit Team Selection
In 2004, as a junior, Brandon Graham led his team to the MHSAA state championships and was named to the 2004 First-team All-Detroit team.
2005: Detroit News No. 1 Blue Chip Prospect
In 2005, Brandon Graham was named the Detroit News No. 1 Blue Chip prospect.
2006: U.S. Army All-American Bowl Captain
In 2006, Brandon Graham served as captain for the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, receiving high accolades and being a finalist for prestigious individual honors as a high school football player.
2006: McDonald's-Powerade Tomorrow's Winners Honoree
In 2006, Brandon Graham was recognized as one of ten top prep athletes in Michigan as a 2006 McDonald's-Powerade Tomorrow's Winners honoree.
2006: Top Ranked High School Prospect
In 2006, Rivals.com ranked Brandon Graham as the top high school football prospect in Michigan and a top prospect nationally.
2007: Perfect Rating in NCAA 2008 EA Sports
In 2007, Brandon Graham received a perfect 99 rating in the NCAA 2008 EA Sports game.
2008: Ted Hendricks Award Watch List Candidate
In 2008, Brandon Graham was a mid-season Ted Hendricks Award watch list candidate.
2008: Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week
On September 27, 2008, Brandon Graham was named Big Ten Conference Defensive Player of the Week after recording 3 sacks and 2 forced fumbles against the Wisconsin Badgers.
December 2009: Only Big Ten Player on Kiper's Big Board
As of December 2009, Brandon Graham was the only Big Ten player on Mel Kiper Jr.'s "Big Board" Top 25.
2009: Big Ten Co-MVP
In 2009, Brandon Graham was named the Big Ten Conference co-MVP, receiving the Chicago Tribune Silver Football award. He also led the FBS in tackles for loss per game.
January 30, 2010: Senior Bowl MVP
On January 30, 2010, Brandon Graham earned MVP honors at the Senior Bowl.
2010: Senior Bowl MVP
In 2010, Brandon Graham was named MVP of the Senior Bowl.
2016: All-Pro Selection
In 2016, Brandon Graham was selected for the second All-Pro team.
2017: Led Eagles in Sacks & Super Bowl Win
During the 2017 NFL season, Brandon Graham led the Super Bowl LII champion Philadelphia Eagles in quarterback sacks with 9.5, also making a pivotal strip sack on Tom Brady.
2020: Pro Bowl Selection
In 2020, Brandon Graham was selected for the Pro Bowl.
2024: Won Super Bowl LIX
In 2024, Brandon Graham was a member of the team which won Super Bowl LIX.
