Bruce Irvin

Bruce Pernell Irvin Jr. (born November 1, 1987) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the first round with the 15th overall pick of the 2012 NFL draft. Irvin won Super Bowl XLVIII over the Denver Broncos, and also played in Super Bowl XLIX where he became the first player ever to be ejected from a Super Bowl. He played college football for the West Virginia Mountaineers.

Bruce Irvin
Irvin with the Seahawks in 2014
Personal information
Born: (1987-11-01) November 1, 1987
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:248 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High school:Stephenson
(Stone Mountain, Georgia)
College:
  • Mt. San Antonio (2008–2009)
  • West Virginia (2010–2011)
Position:Linebacker
NFL draft:2012 / Round: 1 / Pick: 15
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
  • Super Bowl champion (XLVIII)
  • NFL forced fumbles co-leader (2016)
  • PFWA All-Rookie Team (2012)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:344
Sacks:56.5
Forced fumbles:16
Fumble recoveries:3
Interceptions:3
Pass deflections:13
Defensive touchdowns:2
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR
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