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Bradley Chubb

Chubb with the NC State Wolfpack in 2017
No. 2 – Miami Dolphins
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	(1996-06-24) June 24, 1996 (age 29) Austell, Georgia, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:	268 lb (122 kg)
Career information
High school:	Hillgrove (Powder Springs, Georgia)
College:	NC State (2014–2017)
NFL Draft:	2018 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5
Career history
Denver Broncos (2018) Miami Dolphins (2022–present)
Roster status:	Active
Career highlights and awards
2× Pro Bowl (2020, 2022) NFL forced fumbles co-leader (2023) PFWA All-Rookie Team (2018) Bronko Nagurski Trophy (2017) Ted Hendricks Award (2017) ACC Defensive Player of the Year (2017) Unanimous All-American (2017) First-team All-ACC (2017) NC State Wolfpack Jersey No. 9 honored
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Total tackles: 256 Sacks: 39.5 Forced fumbles: 13 Fumble recoveries: 3 Pass deflections: 7 Interceptions: 1
Player stats at PFR

Bradley Austin Chubb (born June 24, 1996) is an American professional football player. He plays as a linebacker for the Miami Dolphins in the National Football League (NFL). Before joining the NFL, he played college football for the NC State Wolfpack. The Denver Broncos chose him in the first round of the 2018 NFL draft.

Early Life and High School

Bradley Chubb grew up playing football. He attended Hillgrove High School in Georgia. There, he played both linebacker and defensive end. These positions are important for stopping the other team's offense. He helped his high school team reach the quarterfinals in Georgia's 6A division.

On his 17th birthday, June 24, 2013, Bradley decided to play college football for North Carolina State University. He also had offers from other well-known universities.

College Football Career

Starting at NC State

When Bradley first started at NC State, he played mostly on special teams. These are plays like kickoffs and punts. Before his second year, he changed his main position. He moved from outside linebacker to defensive end. This change helped him become a starter on the team.

In his third year, Bradley continued to be a starter. He also became a leader for his team off the field. He was one of the best players in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) for "tackles for loss." A tackle for loss means stopping an opponent behind their starting line. During the 2016 Independence Bowl game, he made a big play. He sacked the opposing quarterback, Kyle Shurmur.

Senior Year Highlights

Bradley's senior year was full of exciting moments. After a big win against Florida State, he showed some disrespect to their team logo. He later apologized for this action. He explained that some Florida State players had made negative comments online earlier.

In another game against Clemson, Bradley tried to take the opposing quarterback's towel three times. After the third time, a Clemson player stopped him. Bradley talked with officials but did not get a penalty. A week later, he played against Boston College. In that game, he made two and a half sacks. A sack is when a defensive player tackles the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage. This made him the all-time sack leader for the NC State Wolfpack. He also became the Wolfpack leader in tackles for loss.

College Achievements

During his senior season, Bradley had ten sacks. Almost a third of his 72 tackles were tackles for loss. He had 23 tackles for loss, which was second-best among all NCAA Division I players in 2017.

After this amazing season, he received many awards. He was named the ACC Defensive Player of the Year. He was also chosen for the first-team All-ACC and first-team All-America teams. He won the Bronko Nagurski Trophy and the Ted Hendricks Award. These awards recognize the best defensive players in college football.

College Statistics

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Professional NFL Career

Joining the Denver Broncos

Experts believed Bradley Chubb would be a top pick in the 2018 NFL draft. The Denver Broncos chose him as the fifth overall pick. He was the first defensive end picked that year. In June 2018, the Broncos signed Bradley to a four-year contract. It was worth over $27 million.

Bradley started as an outside linebacker for the Broncos. He played alongside star player Von Miller. In his first game, he had three tackles and half a sack. He got his first solo sack in Week 3 against the Baltimore Ravens. In October 2018, he had a great game against the Los Angeles Rams. He recorded three sacks in that game. The next week, he had two sacks and forced a fumble against the Arizona Cardinals. A forced fumble is when a defensive player knocks the ball out of an opponent's hands. Because of his excellent play, he was named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month for October.

Bradley played in all 16 games in his first NFL season. He had 60 tackles, 12 sacks, and two forced fumbles. He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team. This team recognizes the best new players in the league.

Challenges and Comebacks

In 2019, Bradley suffered a partial tear of his ACL in his left knee. The ACL is an important ligament in the knee. This injury ended his season early.

Bradley Chubb being interviewed by CBS Sports at Miami Dolphins training camp in July 2025

He came back strong in 2020. In Week 4, he had 2.5 sacks against the New York Jets. In December 2020, he was chosen for the 2021 Pro Bowl. The Pro Bowl is an all-star game for the best players in the NFL. He finished the 2020 season with 7.5 sacks and 42 tackles.

In 2021, the Broncos extended Bradley's contract. However, he had ankle surgery and was placed on injured reserve. He returned later in the season. He played in seven games, recording 21 tackles and one interception.

Moving to the Miami Dolphins

On November 1, 2022, the Broncos traded Bradley Chubb to the Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins also gave up some draft picks in the trade. After joining the Dolphins, Bradley signed a new five-year contract. He finished the 2022 season with eight sacks and 39 tackles.

In January 2023, Bradley was named to his second Pro Bowl. He was chosen as a replacement player.

In Week 15 of the 2023 season, Bradley had an amazing game against the New York Jets. He recorded seven tackles, three sacks, and two forced fumbles. He also recovered a fumble. For this great performance, he was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week. Unfortunately, he suffered another torn ACL in Week 17 and missed the rest of the season.

As of July 2025, Bradley Chubb is on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list. This means he is recovering from his injury and not yet ready to play.

NFL Career Statistics

Here are Bradley Chubb's professional NFL statistics:

Personal Life

Bradley Chubb comes from a family of athletes. His brother, Brandon Chubb, also played college football at Wake Forest University. Their father, Aaron, was drafted by the New England Patriots in 1989. Bradley is also the cousin of Nick Chubb, another talented NFL player. Nick plays for the Cleveland Browns.