Brian Cushing

Quick Facts

Full Name	Brian Cushing
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	Jan 24, 1987(1987-01-24)
Age	37
Birthplace	Park Ridge
Country	United States
Birth City	New Jersey
Horoscope	Capricorn

Brian Cushing Biography

Brian Cushing is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on January 24, 1987 in Park Ridge, New Jersey, United States. The dominant NFL linebacker, who was awarded Defensive rookie of the year in the 2009 season for the Houston Texans. He was one of his most productive season in the year 2011, getting selected to the All-Pro squad and receiving his Houston Texans’ Team MVP award.

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Brian Patrick Cushing (born January 24, 1987) is a former American football linebacker who is currently an assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at USC, and was drafted by the Houston Texans in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played for the Texans from 2009 to 2017 and became the team’s all-time leading tackler.

Cushing trained throughout his childhood in Park Ridge, New Jersey. He attended Bergen Catholic High School in Oradell, New Jersey and went on to lead the Crusaders to the 2004 Group IV State Championship as a linebacker, tight end, and running back against Don Bosco Preparatory High School, providing huge plays in the 13–10 win. He was named “2004 North Jersey Player of the Year” by The Record, and played in the 2005 U.S. Army All-American Bowl alongside future USC teammates Patrick Turner, Rey Maualuga, and Mark Sanchez.

He has two brothers, Michael Cushing and Michelle Cushing. He was married to Megan Cushing and he has two sons.

Brian Cushing Net Worth

Brian Cushing is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Brian Cushing 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a player for his school, the University of Southern California, winning All-Pac-10 awards in 2008.

He was drafted 15th overall in 2009’s NFL Draft.

Cushing was named AP 2nd Team All-American as a senior despite having pedestrian statistics (73 tackles, 10½ tackles for loss, & 3 sacks). NFL scouts did not admire Cushing for his statistics, but for his versatility. Fast enough to play inside and outside linebacker and big and strong enough to play defensive end. Cushing was the most versatile defensive player in the draft. He also shocked NFL scouts by benching 225 lbs thirty times.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Brian Cushing height 6 ft 3 in Brian weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Brian Cushing Dating?

According to our records, Brian Cushing married to Megan Cushing. As of December 1, 2023, Brian Cushing’s is not dating anyone.

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Cushing was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for Week 6 of the 2009 NFL Season, becoming the first rookie to earn the award in the 2009 season. In Week 8, Cushing was again named AFC Defensive Player of the Week, becoming the first Texans rookie to win the award twice in one season. Cushing was also named the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month for November 2009.

Facts & Trivia

Brian Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Brian Cushing celebrates birthday on January 24 of every year.

Cushing was drafted with the 15th overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans and had one of the best defensive seasons by a rookie in NFL history.

Top Facts about Brian Cushing

1. Brian Cushing was a professional football player in the NFL who played for the Houston Texans for nine seasons.
2. Cushing trained in Park Ridge, New Jersey and attended Bergen Catholic High School in Oradell, New Jersey.
3. He was recruited by the University of Southern California and played for the USC Trojans from 2005 to 2008.
4. In the 2009 NFL Draft Cushing was selected by the Houston Texans with the 15th overall pick.
5. He was an NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2010 and the Texans’ all- time leading tackler.
6. Cushing was on the AP 2nd Team All- Pro for his rookie season, and made it to the Pro Bowl in 2010.
7. He was suspended for four games in 2010 following a positive test for performance-enhancing substances.
8. Cushing was named Team MVP in 2011 and played in the Divisional Round of the playoffs.
9. In 2012, Cushing suffered a knee injury that cut his season short.
10. He signed a 6-year contract extension with the Texans in 2013.
11. Cushing tore his MCL in the 2016 season but did not require surgery.
12. In 2017, he was suspended for 10 games for a second positive test for performance-enhancing substances.
13. In February 2018, he was released by the Texans after being their all- time leading tackler.
14. Cushing’s mother, Antoinette, is of Polish descent and his father, Frank, was an intelligence officer in the Vietnam War.
15. His great great uncle was American Civil War veteran Alonzo Cushing who received the Medal of Honor.

What does Brian Cushing do now?

After playing nine seasons for the Texans, the former starting inside linebacker will now have an opportunity to begin a new chapter in his career as the team’s new assistant strength and conditioning coach. “I’m looking forward to it,” Cushing said in an interview with Texans Radio.

Why did Brian Cushing retire?

Brian Cushing retired from the NFL following the 2017 season after being suspended for performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) , and would later be released by the Texans. Cushing would eventually rejoin the Texans organization, ironically, as the strength and conditioning coach in 2019.

Is Brian Cushing a Hall of Famer?

Despite the way he went out, Cushing has earned his place in the Texans Ring of Honor, the NFL Hall of Fame , and the top of this list.

How much did Brian Cushing make in the NFL?

Contract:6 yr(s) / $52,500,000
Signing Bonus| $9,000,000
Average Salary| $8,750,000
Total Guarantees| $21,000,000
Guaranteed at Signing| $15,000,000

Was Cushing on roids?

Cushing won the Defensive Rookie of the Year Award… and then tested positive for abnormal levels of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) , a hormone used during steroid cycles to maintain normal testosterone levels. Hilariously when the NFL held a revote over the DROTY award after Cushing’s positive test, he won it again.