1. Courtney Tremaine Upshaw was born on December 13,1989 and is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League.
18 Facts About Courtney Upshaw
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Courtney Upshaw played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide, earning first-team All-American honors in 2011.
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Courtney Upshaw was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the second round of the 2012 NFL draft.
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Courtney Upshaw had 20 receptions for 496 yards and three touchdowns as a tight end.
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Courtney Upshaw was the Alabama Class 5A Lineman of the Year by the Alabama Sports Writers Association and ASWA Class 5A All-State selection in 2007.
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Courtney Upshaw was ranked as a four-star prospect and ninth in the state of Alabama by Rivals.
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Courtney Upshaw made one start and appeared in all 14 games for the Crimson Tide in 2009.
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Courtney Upshaw made the most of his first career start against Kentucky, as he tallied four solo tackles, one sack and returned a fumble 45 yards for a key against the Wildcats.
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Courtney Upshaw accounted for 52 total tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss, seven sacks, and four forced fumbles.
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Courtney Upshaw accounted for 51 total tackles, 17 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles.
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Courtney Upshaw was recognized as second-team All-America by the Walter Camp Football Foundation and the Associated Press.
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Courtney Upshaw was taken by the Baltimore Ravens with the third pick of the second round in the 2012 NFL draft.
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In Super Bowl XLVII, Courtney Upshaw recorded his first forced fumble against San Francisco 49ers running back LaMichael James, which the Ravens recovered and scored on the ensuing possession.
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In 2013, Courtney Upshaw played 16 games with 31 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and two passes defended.
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On March 25,2016, Courtney Upshaw signed a one-year contract with Atlanta Falcons worth $1.25 million.
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In 13 games of 2016, Courtney Upshaw finished the year with 24 tackles, a sack, and a forced fumble.
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On June 14,2018, Courtney Upshaw signed with the New York Jets.
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In 2023, Courtney Upshaw was hired as defensive line coach under Rush Propst at Pell City High School.