Raheem Brock facts for kids
Brock with the Seahawks in 2011
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| Position: | Defensive end | ||||||||
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| Born: | June 10, 1978 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 274 lb (124 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Philadelphia (PA) Dobbins | ||||||||
| College: | Temple | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2002 / Round: 7 / Pick: 238 | ||||||||
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Raheem Fukwan Brock (born June 10, 1978) is a former American football player. He was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL).
He played college football at Temple University. The Philadelphia Eagles picked him in the 2002 NFL draft. However, he never played for them. Brock later played for the Indianapolis Colts for eight years. He won Super Bowl XLI with the Colts. He also played for the Seattle Seahawks.
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Early Life and High School Football
Raheem Brock grew up in Germantown, a part of Philadelphia. His father, Zachary Dixon, was also an NFL player. He played as a running back from 1979 to 1985. Raheem mostly lived with his mother, Patricia. He spent summers and one fifth-grade year with his father.
He went to Murrell Dobbins Tech in Philadelphia. He played football there until he graduated in 1996. Raheem played different positions, including tight end, linebacker, and punter. As a freshman, he helped his team win the Philadelphia Public League championship. In his senior year, he was 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighed 240 pounds. He was chosen as a first-team player for all of Philadelphia. He made 88 tackles, five sacks, and six interceptions as a linebacker.
College Career at Temple University
Brock played defensive end for Temple University for four years. He started 39 games during his college career. He finished with 184 tackles, 20 sacks, and 38 stops for losses. He earned his degree in marketing in May 2001.
Professional Football Journey
How Raheem Brock Joined the NFL
Even with his good college stats, some experts were unsure about Brock. They thought he was a bit short for a defensive end. They also felt he wasn't quick enough.
The Philadelphia Eagles drafted Brock in the seventh round of the 2002 NFL draft. But the Eagles decided not to sign him. This was because of rules about how much they could pay new players. Brock's agent said other teams were interested in him.
Playing for the Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts signed Raheem Brock on July 28, 2002. He played for the Colts for eight seasons. He started 104 regular-season games. He often switched between defensive end and defensive tackle. He played alongside famous players like Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis.
During his time with the Colts, he had 28.5 sacks and 408 tackles. He also forced 12 fumbles and recovered 15 fumbles. He helped the Colts win Super Bowl XLI. His last game for the Colts was in Super Bowl XLIV. The Colts released him on March 7, 2010. In 2013, he was named to "The All-time Indianapolis Colts team" by The Indianapolis Star.
Time with the Tennessee Titans
Brock signed with the Tennessee Titans on August 12, 2010. However, he was released by the team on September 5, 2010.
Joining the Seattle Seahawks
Raheem Brock signed with the Seattle Seahawks on September 8, 2010. In his 2010 season with the Seahawks, he had a career-high 9.0 sacks in the regular season. He also got 2.5 sacks in the playoffs. His total of 11.5 sacks in 2010 was his best season ever.
He played one more season in Seattle. After that, the Seahawks drafted Bruce Irvin to play his position. Brock then became a free agent, meaning he was not signed to a team.
Personal Life and Community Work
Raheem Brock married Deziree Williams in June 2002. They had met at Temple University. They had one daughter together, born in July 2003.
In 2007, Brock started The Raheem Brock Student-Athlete Scholarship. This scholarship helps students from Dobbins C.T.E. High School. It provides money for both male and female students who want to go to college.
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Brock with the Seahawks in 2011
