27 Facts About Bryan Bulaga

Bryan Joseph Bulaga is an American former professional football player who was an offensive tackle in the National Football League.

Bryan Bulaga played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes, and was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the first round of the 2010 NFL draft, winning Super Bowl XLV that season.

Bryan Bulaga grew up in Crystal Lake, Illinois, where he played peewee football for the Crystal Lake Raiders Youth Football program.

Bryan Bulaga attended Marian Central Catholic High School in Woodstock, Illinois, where he played offensive tackle and tight end but at defensive end occasionally, and even at linebacker for the Marian Central Catholic Canes high school football team.

Bryan Bulaga recorded 261 career tackles with 46 tackles for losses, 31 sacks, and one interception, while as a tight end, he had 35 pass receptions for a total of 665 yards, and scored 10 touchdowns.

Bryan Bulaga was considered a four-star college recruit by the service Rivals.

Bryan Bulaga had numerous offers for to play football on athletic scholarships, including ones from the University of Nebraska, Oklahoma State University, and the University of Wisconsin, with a number of other schools recruiting him as either a defensive lineman or a tight end.

Bryan Bulaga chose to attend the University of Iowa, whose football coaches promised him that he could play in the offensive line.

Bryan Bulaga played left guard in his true freshman year in 2007, and was a starter by mid-season.

Bryan Bulaga was named to Sporting News Freshman All-Big Ten team.

Bryan Bulaga earned a second-team All-Big Ten selection by the coaches and a second-team Sophomore All-American selection by College Football News.

In 2009, Bryan Bulaga was listed at number three on Rivals.

Bryan Bulaga was named to the 2009 Outland Trophy watch list.

Bryan Bulaga was named the Big Ten's offensive lineman of the year for 2009.

On January 6,2010, Bryan Bulaga released a statement about his intentions to forgo his final season of college and enter the 2010 NFL draft.

Bryan Bulaga was selected in the first round by the Green Bay Packers in the 2010 NFL draft.

Bryan Bulaga began the 2010 season as a back-up offensive lineman before getting his first start in the fifth week against the Washington Redskins.

Bryan Bulaga went to start every game for the rest of the season, eventually being named to the NFL All-Rookie team.

Bryan Bulaga suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament during training camp workouts on August 4,2013.

Bryan Bulaga was instrumental in the offensive line giving up its fewest sacks since the 2007 season and helped propel Eddie Lacy toward his second consecutive 1,000-yard rushing season.

On November 29,2015, Bryan Bulaga was sidelined with an ankle sprain.

Bryan Bulaga was later declared inactive for Week 13 against the Detroit Lions.

Bryan Bulaga was placed on injured reserve on November 18,2017.

On March 30,2020, Bryan Bulaga signed a three-year, $30 million contract with the Los Angeles Chargers.

Bryan Bulaga started 10 games in 2020, missing six games with a back injury.

On September 17,2021, Bryan Bulaga was placed on injured reserve with back and groin injuries.

On March 15,2022, Bryan Bulaga was released by the Chargers.