Robert Porcher Explained

Robert Porcher
Number:91
Position:Defensive end
Birth Date:30 July 1969
Birth Place:Wando, South Carolina, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:266
High School:Cainhoy
College:South Carolina State (1988–1991)
Draftyear:1992
Draftround:1
Draftpick:26
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:602
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:95.5
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:18
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue4:7
Statlabel5:Pass deflections
Statvalue5:19
Statlabel6:Interceptions
Statvalue6:1
Statlabel7:Defensive touchdowns
Statvalue7:1
Pfr:PorcRo00

Robert Porcher III (; born July 30, 1969) is an American former football defensive end for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the South Carolina State Bulldogs, where he played under head coach Willie Jeffries. He was selected by the Lions in the first round of the 1992 NFL draft.[1] A three-time Pro Bowl selection, he was also named first-team All-Pro thrice.

Professional career

During much of his 13-year playing career, he was one of the league's most productive and feared defensive ends. Porcher played in 187 games—third all-time in Detroit history—and set a team record with 95.5 quarterback sacks during his career. He led Detroit in sacks eight times (also a Detroit record). He also became the first Lion to record double-digit sack totals in four consecutive seasons (1996–1999).

Porcher earned trips to the Pro Bowl in 1998, 2000 and 2001. He also finished his career with 24 career games notching more than one sack. From 1996 to 2001, Porcher garnered 68 sacks during that six-year period, which was the second-highest in the NFL during that span. His 673 career tackles are ranked seventh in Detroit Lions history.

After football

Off the field, Porcher became actively involved in the community. His foundation for cancer research and relief fund raised thousands of dollars for programs at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center. The Lions annual Man of the Year award is named the "Robert Porcher Man of the Year" in honor of his tremendous contributions to the community, especially in Detroit.

Porcher is now an entrepreneur, with various business interests, most notably in the transportation industry.[2] He opened 3 businesses in Downtown Detroit: Detroit Breakfast House & Grill, Sweet Georgia Brown, and Seldom Blues.[3] The Businesses filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2009.[4]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Led the league
BoldCareer high
YearTeamGamesTacklesFumblesInterceptions
Solo
DET16 1 21 1.0 0 0 0 0 0
DET16 4 47 8.5 0 0 0 0 0 0
DET15 15 69 47 22 3.0 2 1 0 0 0 0
DET16 16 51 29 22 5.0 1 0 0 0 0 0
DET16 16 66 45 21 10.0 3 2 0 0 0 0
DET16 15 72 40 32 12.5 2 0 0 1 5 0
DET16 16 62 41 21 11.5 1 0 0 0 0 0
DET15 14 47 35 12 17 15.0 3 0 0 0 0 0 5
DET16 16 36 30 6 10 8.0 2 1 0 0 0 0 3
DET16 16 52 45 7 17 11.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 3
DET15 15 45 30 15 5 5.5 0 3 1 0 0 0 8
DET14 14 34 25 9 7 4.5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career[5] 187 158 602 367 167 56 95.5 18 7 1 1 5 0 19

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1992 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-05-07 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  2. Web site: Detroit Breakfast House & Grill - Upscale, down-home . 2008-05-16 . Slaughter . Jane . 2005-10-26 . Metro Times .
  3. Web site: Detroit Breakfast House & Grill - Upscale, down-home . 2008-05-16 . Slaughter . Jane . 2005-10-26 . Metro Times .
  4. Web site: Seldom Blues, Detroit Breakfast House & Grill file Chapter 11 bankruptcy. 15 September 2009.
  5. Web site: Robert Porcher Stats. Pro-Football-Reference.com. October 25, 2023.