Brandon Graham has called it a career.
The Detroit native and Philadelphia Eagles legend announced his retirement Tuesday. Graham, who attended Crockett High School and played four seasons at Michigan from 2006-09, helped the Eagles win Super Bowl LII and Super Bowl LIX.
Graham turns 37 next month.
“I gave everything I had — everything I had in this,” Graham said in a news conference. “I don’t have no regrets. That’s one thing I tell them young boys: I don’t have no regrets. First, I just wanted to say, 15 years ago I walked into this city as a young man with dreams, big dreams, a little bit of nervousness and a whole lot of fire in my heart. I had no idea back then what this journey would bring. … Today, as I sit here, I just want to thank God because I know He was the main reason. … I am overwhelmed with gratitude.”
Graham was selected with the 13th overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft. He struggled to find his footing early and battled an injury in 2011 before he established himself in Year 3. Graham recorded 487 total tackles (126 for loss), 76½ sacks and 22 forced turnovers in his career.
While at Michigan, Graham tallied 29½ sacks. He also led the Big Ten in tackles for loss in 2008 (20) and 2009 (26).
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