Bruce Irvin (American football)

Bruce Irvin (born November 1, 1987) is an American football defensive end for the Seattle Seahawks. He was considered one of the best outside linebacker / defensive end prospects for the 2012 NFL Draft. He was drafted in the 1st round of the 2012 NFL Draft, 15th overall by Seattle Seahawks.

Early years
Irvin attended Stockbridge High School in Stockbridge, GA, until transferring to Stephenson High School in Stone Mountain, GA right before his junior year. He dropped out of school during the middle of his junior year.

College career
Irvin attended Butler Community College before transferring to Mt. San Antonio College. While at Mt. San Antonio Irvin had 72 tackles, 16 sacks, three forced fumbles and a touchdown on a fumble recovery. He was named a JC Athletic Bureau first team All-American and was the all-California Region III player of the year.

Irvin transferred to West Virginia University in 2010. He finished the season second in the nation in sacks with 14. He was a second team all-Big East selection and an honorable mention All-American by SI.com.

Professional career
On April 26, 2012 Irvin was drafted in the NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks with the 15th pick of the 1st round. He is the highest selected West Virginia Mountaineer since Adam Jones in 2005. On September 24, 2012, while playing the Green Bay Packers, Irvin attained his first multi-sack game recording 2 sacks. On October 11, 2012, against the Carolina Panthers he recorded 2 more sacks and a forced fumble. He signed a 4 year, $9.34 million contract on May 9, 2012 making him the first of the 2012 first round picks to sign a contract. The $9.34 million is fully guaranteed, with a $5.34 million signing bonus.