Brandon Graham
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
| Position | College | Years in the NFL |
|---|---|---|
| Defensive End | Michigan | 15 |
EXCELLENCE ON THE FIELD
Embarking on his 15th NFL season, Brandon Graham breaks his tie with Pro Football Hall of Famer and Eagles legend Chuck Bednarik (14, 1946-62). He has played in the most regular-season games (203) in Eagles history and is one of only seven active defensive players to have played in 200+ games (Nick Bellore, Calais Campbell, Graham, Cameron Heyward, Jerry Hughes, Cameron Jordan and Demario Davis). Graham owns the 4th-most sacks (74.0) in team history, behind Reggie White (124.0, 1985-92), Trent Cole (85.5, 2005-14) and Clyde Simmons (76.0, 1986-93). He leads the Eagles with 45.0 sacks since 2017 and earned his first career Pro Bowl nod following the 2020 season after leading the Eagles in sacks (8.0), TFLs (13), and pressures (36). Graham was voted second-team All-Pro by the Associated Press in 2016, when he registered career highs in both pressures (54) and QB hits (22). He posted one of the top defensive plays in team history when he strip sacked Patriots QB Tom Brady in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl LII (recovered by Derek Barnett). Graham was also a key member of an Eagles defense that advanced to Super Bowl LVII in 2022.
DEMONSTRATES POSITIVE CHARACTER & MODELS A LIFESTYLE OF GIVING BACK
Drafted in 2010, as a career-long Philadelphia Eagle, Brandon Graham is the heart of the team both on and off the field, inspiring with his words and actions. His enthusiasm, and its impact, cannot be overstated. "He lights up the room," notes Head Coach Nick Sirianni. "That's just the personality that he has – always smiling, always in an upbeat mood. You want to be around people like that, and there aren't many of them out there. Brandon is one of a kind. He is one of the leaders of this team because of the example that he sets every day." Graham sees being a resource for younger players, as veterans did for him. "He motivates all of us to just keep positive and keep working," adds defensive tackle, Javon Hargrave. Defensive tackle Milton Williams notes, "Ever since I got here, I've been looking to BG. I worked out with him this offseason and seeing him every day, constantly just growing and growing and getting better, even at his age, it's an inspiration. Every day you strive to be one percent better, to trend in that direction. You look at a guy like that and you're like, when I'm 34, I hope I'm looking like that. I hope I'm still playing and moving like he's playing."
DEDICATION & COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY EFFORTS
THIS YEAR
Team Graham, Brandon's fund, offers its time and resources to various organizations and causes in his hometown of Detroit, Michigan, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, including mentoring children and providing clothes and food to families in need. As he has done since its inception in 2018, Graham once again is active with the Eagles Autism Foundation, including donating his time for this year's Radiothon and multiple fundraisers throughout the spring. This summer, Brandon teamed up with nonprofit Families Behind the Badge and participated in a 65-mile bike ride from Philadelphia to Atlantic City. Proceeds from the ride supported families of fallen first responders. Graham was also awarded the first ever Most Valuable Philadelphian by the Philadelphia Visitors Center for his love and passion for the city. After every session of Training Camp, Graham stopped by the Community Relations tent and he meets Community Relations guests at every Eagles home game, something he has done throughout his career. Graham also volunteers with many nonprofits including Make a Wish Foundation, Ronald McDonald House, American Heart Association, and Liberty USO.
IN YEARS PAST
Having dedicated his career to connecting with fans at every opportunity, Graham can be counted on to offer his time to make a difference. He has a strong belief in teamwork in everyday life. Throughout his career he has hosted Thanksgiving meal drives, backpack drives, holiday drives, and more for those in his hometown of Detroit and Philadelphia. During the pandemic, Graham participated in numerous Zoom meet and greets with youth and high school football organizations to encourage them to stay active and healthy when they couldn't play sports, as well as sent messages to people struggling. He has also helped the Eagles Autism Foundation raise thousands of dollars through various events and opportunities he has participated in to bring awareness to the work of the foundation. In 2023, Brandon was awarded the Steinberg DeNicola Humanitarian Award and was honored at the 86th Maxwell Football Club Gala.
