Elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018. As a rookie in 1975 he made an instant impact as he helped Houston notch the franchise’s first winning season in eight years with a 10-4 record. He
went on to win Defensive Rookie of the Year in 1975. With his speed, strength, tackling and coverage ability, Brazile helped revolutionize the outside linebacker position in a 3-4 defense. Nicknamed ‘Dr. Doom,’. Started all 147 regular season games during his career and made seven postseason starts including back-to-back AFC Championship Games in 1978 & 1979. He recorded nine tackles and one fumble recovery in the 1978 AFC Championship game. He was elected to seven career Pro Bowls and named All-Pro for five consecutive seasons (1976-1980). His career best season was in 1978 when he recorded 185 tackles on his way to helping the Oilers secure three consecutive 10-win seasons and three consecutive playoff berths from 1987 to 1980). His career statistics include 13 interceptions, 14 fumble recoveries. Was named to the NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 1970s.`
