Brandon Isaac

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Brandon Isaac
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
2024, Coach Brandon Isaac.jpg
Isaac with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2024
Born: (1984-12-11) December 11, 1984 (age 39)
Blackville, South Carolina, U.S.
Career information
CFL status American
Position(s) Defensive backs
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight208 lb (94 kg)
College South Carolina
NFL draft 2008, undrafted
Career history
20222023 Edmonton Elks
(Defensive backs coach)
2024–present Hamilton Tiger-Cats
(Defensive backs coach)
As player
2008 Spokane Shock
2009 Manchester Wolves
2010* Milwaukee Iron
20102011 Calgary Stampeders
20122013 Toronto Argonauts
2013 Hamilton Tiger-Cats
2014 Saskatchewan Roughriders
20152016 Toronto Argonauts
* Pre-season or practice roster only
Career highlights and awards

Brandon Isaac (born December 11, 1984) is the defensive backs coach for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He is a former professional football linebacker. He has been a member of the Spokane Shock, Manchester Wolves, Milwaukee Iron, Calgary Stampeders, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Saskatchewan Roughriders, and Toronto Argonauts. He is a Grey Cup champion, having won with the Argonauts in 2012.

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College football

Isaac played college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks. In his two-year tenure with the Gamecocks, Isaac recorded 55 tackles, one interception, and eight pass breakups.

Professional football

Isaac was a member of the 100th Grey Cup winning Toronto Argonauts.

Coaching career

Edmonton Elks

Fletcher served as the defensive backs coach for the Edmonton Elks from 2022 to 2023. [1]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

On February 2, 2024, it was announced that Isaac had joined the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to serve as the team's defensive backs coach. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Tiger-Cats announce 2024 coaching staff". Hamilton Tiger-Cats. February 2, 2024.