Raheem Brock
A seventh-round draft afterthought who forged an eleven-year NFL career as a relentless defensive end, culminating in a Super Bowl XLI championship with the Colts.
Born 1978 (age 48)·American football player·Birthday: June 10·Generation X
Biography
Raheem Brock's NFL journey is a classic study in perseverance. Drafted in the seventh round in 2002 by the Philadelphia Eagles—a pick so late it offers no guarantees—he wasn't even signed by the team that selected him. Instead of fading away, Brock fought his way onto the Indianapolis Colts roster. There, he carved out an essential role not as a superstar, but as a durable, versatile defensive lineman. For eight seasons, he was a constant presence in the Colts' trench warfare, contributing steady pressure and stout run defense. His grit was rewarded in 2007 when he took the field in Super Bowl XLI, helping the Colts defeat the Chicago Bears to claim the Lombardi Trophy. After his long tenure in Indianapolis, he added seasons with the Seattle Seahawks and Tennessee Titans, stretching his career to an impressive eleven years. Brock's story isn't about draft pedigree; it's about the sustained effort and adaptability required to turn a long-shot opportunity into a lasting professional legacy.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Raheem was born in 1978, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Raheem Was Born
The biggest hits of 1978
#1 Movie
Grease
Best Picture
The Deer Hunter
#1 TV Show
Laverne & Shirley
Raheem's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1978Born
First test-tube baby born
Gas: $0.63/galHome: $35,300Min wage: $2.65/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"Shadow Dancing" — Andy GibbBest Picture: The Deer Hunter
1983Started school
Internet adopts TCP/IP, creating the modern internet
Gas: $1.16/galHome: $57,700Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Every Breath You Take" — The PoliceBest Picture: Terms of Endearment
1991Became a teenager
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1994Could drive
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
1996Could vote
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
1999Turned 21
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2008Turned 30
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2018Turned 40
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 48 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won Super Bowl XLI as a key rotational defensive end for the Indianapolis Colts.
- Played 11 seasons in the NFL, with the majority spent as a reliable contributor for the Colts.
- Recorded a career total of 28.5 sacks and over 300 tackles from the defensive line position.
Did You Know?
His father, Thomas, was a defensive lineman who played for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1970s.
He played college football at Temple University, following in his father's footsteps at the school.
Despite being drafted by the Eagles, he never officially signed a contract or played a game for them.
“They passed on me six times, but I made them remember my name.”
