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Courtney Upshaw # prospect in 2012 NFL Draft.

Courtney Upshaw NFL Draft Bio

Courtney Upshaw (born December 13, 1989) is an American football linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens. Upshaw was picked 35th.

After playing in all 13 games of his freshman season, Upshaw saw his playing time increase in his second season at Alabama. He made one start and appeared in all 14 games for the Crimson Tide in 2009. 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. In the 2010 BCS National Championship Game Upshaw recovered a Garrett Gilbert fumble on an Eryk Anders quarterback sack with just 3:08 remaining in the game, that sealed the title for the Crimson Tide.

In his junior season Upshaw started 11-of-13 games for the Crimson Tide. He accounted for 52 total tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss, seven sacks, and four forced fumbles. In the 2011 Capital One Bowl against Michigan State, Upshaw led the defense for the Crimson Tide, who won 49–7, with a pair of sacks, five tackles, including three for a loss as well as forcing a fumble, and was voted the game's MVP for his effort.

In his senior season, Upshaw started all 13 games for the Crimson Tide. He accounted for 51 total tackles, 17 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles. For his on-field performance, Upshaw was named first team All-America by the Football Writers Association of America and The Sporting News. He was also recognized as second team All-America by the Walter Camp Football Foundation and the Associated Press. In the 2012 BCS National Championship Game, Upshaw was named the defensive MVP with his seven tackle performance, which included one sack and one tackle for a loss.

Draft Year: 2012 NFL Football Draft Prospect Stats for Courtney Upshaw

Pre-Rank	Prospect Name	Position Played	Height	Weight
	Courtney Upshaw	Linebacker	6 ft 2 in	272 lbs
Round	Selected	Team	School	Hometown
2	35	Baltimore Ravens	Alabama	Eufaula, Alabama

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