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    BrianCushing

    • Linebacker
    • Birthdate
      24/1/1987
    • College
      USC
    • Draft Info
      2009: Rd 1, Pk 15 (HOU)
    • Birthdate
      24/1/1987
    • College
      USC
    • Draft Info
      2009: Rd 1, Pk 15 (HOU)
    • Birthplace
      Park Ridge, NJ

    Stats

    • SOLO
      425
      SACK
      14.5
      FF
      9
      INT
      8
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