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Football: Former Lobo picks up pair of Hall of Fame honors

Former University of New Mexico football player Brian Urlacher has been busy lately, picking up Hall of Fame selections for his collegiate and professional playing careers.

Urlacher was already a member of UNM's Ring of Honor, but joined the ranks of the College Football Hall of Fame in December of 2017.

He was a versatile player for New Mexico, logging plays as a linebacker, safety and on special teams as well. During his time at UNM, he garnered All-American honors twice and amassed some impressive statistics.

Urlacher had a total of four interceptions as a Lobo and earned Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year by recording 154 tackles, forcing five fumbles and seven pass deflections during his senior season.