Brandon Hartson

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Brandon Hartson
Personal information
Born: (1989-10-03) October 3, 1989 (age 33)
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 NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

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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