Brandon Graham's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Brandon Graham.

Brandon Graham is a retired American football defensive end who played his entire 15-year NFL career with the Philadelphia Eagles. Drafted in the first round (13th overall) in 2010, Graham was the first player selected from the Big Ten Conference that year. He achieved All-American status during his college football career at the University of Michigan, marking him as a highly promising talent before entering the professional league. He has become a celebrated player for the Eagles.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2003: All-Detroit Selection

In 2003, Brandon Graham was recognized as an honorable mention lineman on the All-Detroit selection by The Detroit News.

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. He was also selected for the Associated Press first-team Class B all-state team as a linebacker.

2005: Detroit News No. 1 Blue Chip prospect

In 2005, Brandon Graham 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 during his high school career. He was also featured on All-American lists and considered for high individual honors.

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 at the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame dinner.

2006: Top Prospect Ranking

In 2006, Rivals.com ranked Brandon Graham as the top class of 2006 high school football prospect in the state of Michigan, the number two inside linebacker prospect, and the overall fifteenth best prospect in the nation.

2008: Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week

In 2008, Brandon Graham began the season as a Hendricks award watch list candidate. On September 27 Graham had 3 sacks and 2 forced fumbles against the Wisconsin Badgers, and he was named Big Ten Conference Defensive Player of the Week.

2008: Big Ten Conference Tackles for Loss Leader

In 2008, Brandon Graham led the Big Ten Conference in tackles for loss, recording 20 in 11 games. He also earned Second-team Big Ten All-conference recognition.

2008: Ted Hendricks Award Watch List

In 2008, Brandon Graham was a mid-season Ted Hendricks Award watch list candidate.

2009: Big Ten Conference Co-MVP

In 2009, Brandon Graham was named the Big Ten Conference co-MVP and received the Chicago Tribune Silver Football award. He also became the FBS tackles for a loss champion and earned First-team All-Big Ten selection. Graham was named MVP of the 2010 Senior Bowl

January 30, 2010: Senior Bowl MVP

On January 30, 2010, Brandon Graham earned MVP honors at the Senior Bowl after recording five tackles, two sacks, and one forced fumble.

2010: Senior Bowl MVP

In 2010, Brandon Graham was named MVP of the Senior Bowl.

November 5, 2011: Activated from PUP list

On November 5, 2011, Brandon Graham was activated from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, allowing him to return to practice.

2016: All-Pro Selection

In 2016, Brandon Graham posted 59 tackles, two forced fumbles, and 5.5 sacks for the Philadelphia Eagles. Following the 2016 NFL season, he was named to the 2016 All-Pro 2nd Team by the Associated Press, first team All-Pro by Pro Football Focus, and All-National Football Conference (NFC) by the Pro Football Writers Association.

2017: Super Bowl LII Champion

During the 2017 NFL season, Brandon Graham led the Super Bowl LII champion Philadelphia Eagles in quarterback sacks with 9.5. He also had a pivotal strip sack on Tom Brady in the closing minutes of Super Bowl LII.

2017: Ranked on NFL Top 100 Players

In 2017, Brandon Graham was ranked 93rd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2017.

2020: Pro Bowl Selection

In 2020, Brandon Graham was selected for the Pro Bowl.

2021: Ranked on NFL Top 100 Players

Brandon Graham was ranked 99th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2021.

2022: Named NFC Defensive Player of the Week

In week three of the 2022 season, Brandon Graham was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for the first time in his career. In Week 14, Graham had three sacks, four tackles, and a forced fumble in a 48–22 win over the Giants, earning NFC Defensive Player of the Week, his second of the season. Graham helped the Eagles reach Super Bowl LVII, where they lost.

November 26, 2023: New Franchise Record

On November 26, 2023, Brandon Graham surpassed David Akers' franchise record of 188 regular-season games played for the Eagles.

2024: Super Bowl LIX Champion

In 2024, Brandon Graham was a member of the Philadelphia Eagles team which won Super Bowl LIX.

February 8, 2025: Activated off injured reserve and Super Bowl LIX Win

On February 8, 2025 Brandon Graham was activated off injured reserve in time for Super Bowl LIX. The Eagles won Super Bowl LIX 40-22 over the Kansas City Chiefs. However, Graham also re-tore his triceps during the game and underwent surgery shortly thereafter.