Brandon Hartson

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Brandon Hartson
Personal information
Born: (1989-10-03) October 3, 1989 (age 35)
Houston, Texas
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school: Fairfield HS
College: Houston
Position: Long snapper
Undrafted: 2013
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
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Brandon Hartson (born October 3, 1989) was an American football long snapper in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Houston.

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Professional career

Chicago Bears

Hartson was signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent on August 10, 2013 and released by the team on August 30. [1] [2] He re-signed with the Bears on December 30, 2013, and was released on August 31, 2014. [3] [4]

Kansas City Chiefs

Hartson signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on January 20, 2015. [5] He was released by the Chiefs on April 16, 2015. [6]

Pittsburgh Steelers

Hartson was acquired from waivers by the Pittsburgh Steelers on April 17, 2015 and released by the team on May 9. [7] [8]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Hartson signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on August 27, 2015. [9] He was released by the Buccaneers on August 30, 2015. [10]

Dallas Cowboys

On March 31, 2016 Hartson signed with the Dallas Cowboys. [11] He was released by the team on May 16, 2016. [12]

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