Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Brent Urban

How Brent Urban built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Brent Urban is a Canadian professional football defensive end currently playing for the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL. Drafted by the Ravens in the fourth round of the 2014 NFL Draft, Urban played college football at the University of Virginia as a Virginia Cavalier. He continues his career in the NFL as a defensive end.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2006: Ontario Bantam Championship

In 2006, at age 15, Brent Urban played on the AAA Mississauga Ice Dogs team that won the Ontario bantam championship and competed internationally in ice hockey.

2010: College Football at Virginia

In 2010, as a redshirt freshman, Brent Urban appeared in only three games for the University of Virginia after suffering a torn left ACL.

2011: Backup Defensive End

In 2011, as a sophomore, Brent Urban appeared in all 13 games as a backup defensive end and defensive tackle, registering 15 tackles. He underwent wrist surgery at the end of the season.

2012: Switch to Defensive Tackle

In 2012, as a junior, Brent Urban switched to defensive tackle, starting in all 12 games and totaling 20 tackles, two sacks, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery for a touchdown. He returned a fumble 16 yards for a touchdown in the season finale against Virginia Tech.

2013: Drafted by Hamilton Tiger-Cats

In 2013, Brent Urban was selected by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL in the second round, 15th overall. The club would hold his rights if/when he decided to play in the CFL.

2013: Senior Season and Ankle Sprain

In 2013, as a senior, Brent Urban started at defensive tackle but suffered a high right ankle sprain in the sixth game, causing him to miss four contests. He recorded 40 tackles and led defensive linemen with nine passes broken up, despite missing part of the season. He also had 4 tackles for loss in the fourth game against the University of Pittsburgh. He underwent ankle surgery at the end of the season.

August 25, 2014: Placed on Injured Reserve

On August 25, 2014, Brent Urban was placed on injured reserve after sustaining a torn ACL in training camp.

2014: Drafted by Baltimore Ravens

In 2014, Brent Urban was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round of the NFL draft.

August 8, 2015: Biceps Injury and Injured Reserve

On August 8, 2015, Brent Urban tore his biceps muscle in training camp and was placed on injured reserve with the designation to return.

November 25, 2015: Active Roster Addition

On November 25, 2015, Brent Urban was officially added to the active roster after returning to practice on November 9. In his first NFL game in Week 12 against the Cleveland Browns, Urban blocked a potential game-winning field goal as time expired, while teammate Will Hill recovered it and returned it for the game-winning touchdown.

2016: Backup Defensive End

In 2016, Brent Urban played in all 16 games as a backup defensive end, recording 10 tackles, 2 sacks, and two passes defended.

September 27, 2017: Injured Reserve Placement

On September 27, 2017, Brent Urban was placed on injured reserve after suffering a Lisfranc foot injury in Week 3, which required surgery.

March 6, 2018: Contract Extension with Ravens

On March 6, 2018, Brent Urban signed a one-year contract extension with the Ravens for $2.35 million. He started all 16 games at right defensive end.

April 26, 2019: Signed with Tennessee Titans

On April 26, 2019, Brent Urban signed with the Tennessee Titans, reuniting with defensive coordinator Dean Pees. He was a backup defensive end.

October 19, 2019: Release from Tennessee Titans

On October 19, 2019, Brent Urban was released by the Tennessee Titans after appearing in 4 games.

October 21, 2019: Signed with Chicago Bears

On October 21, 2019, Brent Urban signed with the Chicago Bears, two days after being released by the Titans, to replace injured defensive end Akiem Hicks.