Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher didn’t have to wait long to be named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, as he’s heading to Canton.
Urlacher was named as part of this year's class, which includes wide receivers Randy Moss and Terrell Owens, along with linebacker Ray Lewis and safety Brian Dawkins.
Urlacher was in his first year of eligibility, and will be enshrined in a ceremony this summer.
In his 13 year NFL career, Urlacher appeared in 182 games, registering 1040 tackles and 22 career interceptions. He also had 41.5 sacks and even had four defensive touchdowns as he spent his entire career with the Bears.
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In Urlacher's rookie season, he won the Associated Press' Defensive Rookie of the Year award.
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Urlacher had one offensive touchdown in his career: a receiving touchdown against Washington in a Dec. 2001 game.
Urlacher was named to the NFL's All-Pro team four times in his career, receiving that honor for the 2001, 2002, 2005, and 2006 seasons.
Urlacher was named the Associated Press' Defensive Player of the Year for his exploits during the 2005 season. He registered 79 tackles, six sacks, and forced a fumble during that campaign.
Urlacher set an NFL record when he was credited with 26 tackles in a single game against the Cardinals in 2006.
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Urlacher registered 92 tackles and intercepted three passes during the 2006 season, helping guide the Bears to a berth in Super Bowl XLI against the Indianapolis Colts.
Urlacher ultimately made eight Pro Bowl appearances for the Bears in his decorated career.
Urlacher had a nose for the end zone, scoring four defensive touchdowns, including an interception return for a touchdown in his final pro season in 2012.
Urlacher started 180 games in his career with the Bears, falling just short of Walter Payton's team record of 184 career starts in a Bears uniform.
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Urlacher was credited with 1229 tackles in his NFL career, the most of any player in Bears history.
Jerry Kramer, former Oilers linebacker Robert Brazile and front-office legend Bobby Beathard will also be enshrined in Canton.
The announcement will officially be made during the NFL Honors show on Saturday night, which begins at 8 p.m. on NBC.
