Brian Orakpo

Brian Orakpo

37-Year-Old LinebackerLB
 Free Agent  
2023 Fantasy Outlook
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$Signed a four-year, $31 million contract with the Titans in March of 2015.
Retiring from football
LBTennessee Titans
December 31, 2018
Orakpo (elbow) announced his retirement Monday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Orakpo missed the final three weeks of the 2018 campaign, finishing with 28 tackles and 1.5 sacks across 13 appearances in his age-32 season. The 13th overall pick from the 2009 draft retires with 66 sacks in 132 games, having spent six seasons in Washington and four in Tennessee. The Titans prepared for this decision when they selected fellow pass rusher Harold Landry at No. 41 overall in the 2018 draft. Landry only had 4.5 sacks as a rookie, but he did at least finish on a high note with two in his final two games.
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Measurables Review
How do Brian Orakpo's measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 4"
 
Weight
257 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.70 sec
 
Vertical Jump
39.5 in
 
Bench Press
31 reps
 
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IDP Analysis: Week 16 Matchups
IDP Analysis: Week 16 Matchups
December 18, 2018
December 18, 2018
The Titans have given up the third-most fantasy points to LBs over the last five weeks, so play Zach Brown and the rest of the Redskins linebackers with confidence, says Jim Coventry.
Gameday Injuries: Week 15
Gameday Injuries: Week 15
December 16, 2018
December 16, 2018
Juan Carlos Blanco guides you through a critical Week 15 injury report with the lowdown on the latest health outlook for key fantasy assets heading into Sunday morning.
IDP Analysis: Week 5 Matchups
October 2, 2018
Jim Coventry notes that Detroit is obsessed with passing the football, which projects for a busy day for safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix and the rest of Green Bay’s defensive backs.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Orakpo is thriving with the Titans. Not only has he stayed healthy for 16 games each of his past three seasons since joining the team, Orakpo has also notched at least seven sacks each year while topping out at 10.5 QB takedowns in 2016. However, his lowly tackle numbers -- Orakpo has only topped 50 once in Tennessee -- keep the 2009 first-rounder out of the IDP conversation.
Orakpo’s first year with the Titans was going swimmingly until a season-ending injury to fellow outside linebacker Derrick Morgan allowed defenses to key on him. The longtime Redskins pass-rusher still finished with seven sacks despite adding zero in the last six weeks after Morgan went down, but increased depth at the position should allow Orakpo to do his thing for a full campaign this time around. Injuries have been the main limiting factor on his production in years past, but things are looking up on that front since the 30-year-old played in every 2015 game after missing 24 of a possible 48 in the previous three seasons. Double-digit sacks are a realistic possibility if he can stay on the field.
Orakpo signed with the Titans coming off an injury-plagued 2014 campaign that saw him record just 0.5 sacks in seven appearances with the Redskins, but the three-time Pro Bowl linebacker could be in for a rebound season with star defensive lineman Jurell Casey around to draw the offensive line's attention. Orakpo had 10 sacks and 60 tackles in 2013, and he should approach that level of production if healthy in his first year away from Washington.
Orakpo reached double digit sacks in 2013 for the first time since his rookie season. He recorded ten sacks and 60 tackles. He received the franchise tag instead of a long term deal during the offseason. When healthy he averages just under ten sacks a season. The team drafted Trent Murphy in the second round in 2014 which might signal this is Orakpo's last season as a Redskin.
Orakpo is returning from shoulder surgery that cost him all of 2012. It was the same injury that ended his 2011 season in Week 17. He is expected to be healthy to start the year. If he can return to form expect around 50 tackles, 10 sacks, and a few forced fumbles.
Orakpo had a solid yet unspectacular 2011. He recorded 9 sacks for the third year in a row, a career high 60 tackles, and three forced fumbles. He was often double teamed and struggled at times especially to make an impact (half his sacks came in two games). He suffered a torn pectoral in the final game of 2011 but is 100 percent going into training camp. Expect Orakpo to have more breathing room with the continued maturation of Ryan Kerrigan. Also the team has another year under it's belt in the 3-4 defense.
Orakpo posted an impressive 11 sacks and 50 tackles as a rookie, splitting time between defensive end and outside linebacker. Orkapo was typically used at DE on passing downs, but this season might play OLB full time. If that’s the case, his IDP ranking will suffer greatly because he won’t generate enough tackles to hang with the top linebackers. His sacks likely will take a hit too, but as the OLB in Washington’s new 3-4 defense, he could still be used as an edge rusher (if Andre Carter doesn’t man that spot). Orakpo has significant fantasy upside if he’s deployed as a defensive end. Just double-check his eligibility in your league before drafting.
First round draft pick in 2009. He is expected to play outside linebacker part time and defensive end on passing downs. He has the size, strength and speed to play both positions. He has a lot to learn and Defensive Coach Greg Blache does not like to start rookies. Expect Orakpo to be eased into his role.
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Won't play Week 17
LBTennessee Titans
Elbow
December 28, 2018
Orakpo (elbow) was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Colts.
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Held out of Wednesday's session
LBTennessee Titans
Elbow
December 26, 2018
Orakpo (elbow) did not practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
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Ruled out again
LBTennessee Titans
Elbow
December 20, 2018
Orakpo (elbow) is ruled out for Saturday's game against Washington, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
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Ruled out Sunday
LBTennessee Titans
Elbow
December 14, 2018
Orakpo (elbow) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Giants, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
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Absent from Wednesday session
LBTennessee Titans
Elbow
December 12, 2018
Orakpo (elbow) did not practice Wednesday, John Glennon of The Athletic reports.
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