Brandon Graham

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1. When was Brandon Graham born?April 3, 1988
2. What is the NFL draft position?13th overall selection in the 2010 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles
3. What is the eagles franchise records?Most games played (218) and most seasons played (15)
4. What position does Brandon Graham play?He is a defensive end in the NFL and was a linebacker in college.
5. Why is Brandon Graham famous for a Super Bowl play?He stripped Tom Brady of the ball in the final minutes of Super Bowl LII, helping the Eagles win their first championship.

Defensive End: An edge rusher on the defensive line whose primary role is to pressure the quarterback and stop the run.
Strip Sack: A defensive play where a player tackles the quarterback and forces them to fumble the ball, which is then recovered by the defense.
Tackles for Loss (TFL): A statistic that measures a defensive player's ability to stop an offensive player behind the line of scrimmage, resulting in a loss of yardage.
NFL Draft: An annual event where teams select eligible college football players to join their rosters.