against Washington State and sacked quarterback Jason Gesser twice for a loss of 17 yards. Both sacks ended scoring drives at the end of the second quarter and were instrumental in securing Oklahoma's first-ever Rose Bowl win. During the 2003 season, the senior led the team in tackles, with 117, adding 1 forced fumbles, 2 interceptions, and 19 tackles for loss. Lehman closed out his college career in the 21-14 Sugar Bowl loss against the LSU Tigers with eight tackles (six solo) and two stops behind the line of scrimmage, including one sack. He was recognized as a unanimous first-team All-American and a first-team All-Big 12 selection. He was awarded the Dick Butkus Award, given to the nation's top linebacker, as well as the Chuck Bednarik Award, given to the nation's top defensive player. Lehman was rated the top outside linebacker pro prospect in the country by The NFL Draft Report. Professional career First stint with Lions Teddy Lehman was drafted by the Detroit Lions with the fifth pick of the second round (37th overall) in 2004. Lehman was the only rookie linebacker in the NFL to start all 16 games in 2004. He also logged a total of 1,225 plays (1,054 on defense, 171 on special teams), more than any other member of the team. He finished the season with 102 tackles, the second-highest total on the team. Tampa Bay Buccaneers He signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an unrestricted free-agent on March 4, 2008. However, he was released on July 25. Second stint with Lions On July 26, 2008, Lehman re-signed with the Detroit Lions. His No. 54 taken by Gilbert Gardner, Lehman was assigned No. 58. He was placed on Injured Reserve on August 4. On August 8, he was taken off IR and released. Buffalo Bills Lehman was signed by the Buffalo Bills on November 7, 2008 after cornerback Ashton Youboty was placed on injured reserve. Las Vegas Locomotives Lehman signed with the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League on August 5, 2009. Jacksonville Jaguars On May 11, 2010 Teddy Lehman signed a contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was one of eight players that participated in the club’s May 1–3 mini-camp on a tryout basis. On September 3, 2010, he was released by the Jaguars. Life after football Lehman and his wife Erin reside in Norman, Oklahoma. Teddy now has a local