Robert Porcher (/pɔːrˈʃeɪ/; born July 30, 1969) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the South Carolina State Bulldogs under coach Willie Jeffries. He was selected in the first round of the 1992 NFL Draft.[1] He retired before the 2004 season with 95.5 career sacks. Porcher has been involved in the Detroit community since his retirement. He opened 3 businesses in Downtown Detroit: Detroit Breakfast House & Grill, Sweet Georgia Brown, and Seldom Blues.[2] The Businesses filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2009.[3]