History of Jaquan Brisker in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 10, 2026

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

April 20, 1999: Jaquan Brisker Born

On April 20, 1999, Jaquan Monte Brisker was born. He is now an American professional football safety for the Chicago Bears of the NFL.

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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: Extra Year of Eligibility

In 2020, Brisker utilized the extra year of eligibility granted to college athletes due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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.

November 20, 2022: Concussion Diagnosis

On November 20, 2022, Jaquan Brisker suffered a concussion during a game against the Atlanta Falcons, leading to him being placed in concussion protocol.

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.

September 20, 2023: Defensive Coordinator Resigns

On September 20, 2023, the Bears' defensive coordinator Alan Williams announced his immediate resignation.

October 22, 2023: Concussion During Raiders Game

On October 22, 2023, during a game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Jaquan Brisker recorded ten tackles and one pass deflection but suffered a concussion.

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.