Albuquerque: The official dedication of Brian Urlacher Field at the University of New Mexico's Indoor Practice Facility (IPF) will be held Wednesday, June 24 at 10:15 a.m. in the IPF.   Featured speakers will be Urlacher, UNM Regent Jamie Koch, Vice President of Athletics Paul Krebs and head football coach Mike Locksley.

On Jan. 29, 2009, Urlacher announced a $500,000 cash gift to the UNM football program.  In recognition of the gift, the field in UNM's Indoor Practice Facility now carries his name.

A native of Lovington, N.M., Urlacher is arguably the most decorated player in the history of Lobo football. After leading the nation in tackles (178) in his junior year of 1998, Urlacher was a consensus first team All-America in 1999 as a free safety.  He finished his career third all-time at UNM with 442 tackles.  As a senior, Urlacher saw situational duty at receiver, catching seven passes, six of those for TDs.  He tied for the team scoring lead with 42 points and averaged 15.8 yards on 10 punt returns. 
"I am very thankful for the opportunity the University of New Mexico gave me and this is one way for me to show my gratitude...Go Lobos," said Urlacher.

Urlacher was a first-round pick of the Chicago Bears in the 2000 NFL Draft. The ninth selection overall, Urlacher was drafted higher than any Lobo before or after.

Urlacher has completed nine seasons with the Bears. The 2005 NFL Defensive Player of the Year has been selected to six career Pro Bowls while registering more than 1,000 career tackles.