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Porcher was a standout defensive end for the South Carolina State Bulldogs, after transferring from Tennessee State. During his senior season in 1991, Porcher started every position on South Carolina State’s defensive line. He recorded 88 tackles, including a MEAC-high 15 sacks and 24 tackles for a loss. Also in 1991, Porcher was named MEAC Defensive Player of the Year, selected to the All-MEAC First Team and earned NCAA Division I-AA Defensive Player of the Year honors by the NFL Draft Report. The Mount Pleasant, S.C. native made history in 1992 when he became the first Bulldogs’ player to be drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft. Porcher was selected by the Detroit Lions as the 26^th overall pick. In his 13-year career with the Lions (1992-2004), he led the team in sacks in eight seasons and earned three trips to the NFL Pro Bowl (1998, 2000 and 2002). Porcher retired in 2004 as Detroit’s all-time sack leader.

Following his professional football career, Porcher became actively involved in the Detroit community. He currently has a foundation for cancer research and relief that raises thousands of dollars for programs at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center. He was inducted into the South Carolina State Athletic Hall of Fame in 1998 and the Bulldogs retired his jersey (#94) in 2001.