Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jaquan Brisker

Discover the career path of Jaquan Brisker, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Jaquan Brisker is a professional American football safety currently playing for the Chicago Bears in the NFL. He was drafted by the Bears in 2022 as the 48th overall pick. Prior to his NFL career, Brisker played college football, first for the Lackawanna Falcons and later for the Penn State Nittany Lions, showcasing his talent and paving the way for his professional career.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2019: First Season at Penn State

In 2019, during his first season at Penn State, Brisker participated in 13 games, achieving 32 tackles, two interceptions, and three pass breakups.

2020: Named Third-Team All-Big Ten

In 2020, Brisker was named a starter and earned third-team All-Big Ten honors after recording 57 tackles, four passes broken up, and one interception.

December 28, 2021: Declared for the 2022 NFL Draft

On December 28, 2021, Jaquan Brisker announced he would skip the 2022 Outback Bowl and declared for the 2022 NFL draft.

July 26, 2022: Signed by the Chicago Bears

On July 26, 2022, Jaquan Brisker signed a four-year, $7.35 million rookie contract with the Chicago Bears, including a $3.56 million guarantee and a $2.52 million signing bonus.

September 11, 2022: Professional Debut

On September 11, 2022, Jaquan Brisker made his NFL debut for the Chicago Bears against the San Francisco 49ers, recording four solo tackles and recovering a fumble.

October 24, 2022: First Career Interception

On October 24, 2022, Jaquan Brisker recorded his first career interception against Mac Jones of the New England Patriots during a 33-14 victory.

2022: Drafted by the Chicago Bears

In 2022, Jaquan Brisker was drafted by the Chicago Bears, marking a significant milestone in his career.

2022: All-American and All-Big Ten Honors

In 2022, Jaquan Brisker was voted as a second-team All-American, first-team All-Big Ten, and accepted an invite to the Senior Bowl.

December 10, 2023: Career-High Tackles

On December 10, 2023, Jaquan Brisker set a career-high with 17 combined tackles during a game against the Detroit Lions.

2023: Bears Acquire Draft Pick

In 2023, the Chicago Bears received a sixth-round pick (200th overall) as part of a trade involving Khalil Mack.

September 29, 2024: Season-High Tackles and Interception

On September 29, 2024, Jaquan Brisker set a season-high with 12 combined tackles and had an interception against the Los Angeles Rams.

2025: New Defensive Coordinator

In 2025, Dennis Allen was brought in as the Bears' defensive coordinator, and Jaquan Brisker expressed interest in becoming a "Swiss Army knife" type of player.