Brandon Kemp

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Brandon Kemp
No. 66     Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Born: (1997-01-18) January 18, 1997 (age 27)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Career information
StatusActive
CFL status American
Position(s) Offensive lineman
Height6 ft 7 in (201 cm)
Weight310 lb (140 kg)
College Valdosta State
High school Columbia (Decatur, GA)
Career history
As player
2020–2021 Tennessee Titans
2022 Indianapolis Colts*
2022–present Hamilton Tiger-Cats
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career stats

Brandon Kemp (born January 18, 1997) is an American professional football offensive lineman for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Valdosta State. He has also been a member of the Tennessee Titans and Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL).

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Early years

Kemp played high school football at Columbia High School in Decatur, Georgia. [1]

College career

Kemp played college football at Valdosta State from 2016 to 2019. [2] He was redshirted in 2015. [3] He started 11 games in 2016, earning first team All-Gulf South Conference (GSC) honors. [2] [3] Kemp appeared in seven games, starting five, in 2017. He played in 12 games, starting 11, in 2018, garnering second team All-GSC recognition and helping Valdosta State win the NCAA Division II national championship. [3] He appeared in 11 games in 2019, earning first team All-GSC and second team Associated Press Little All-America honors. [4] [5] [2]

Professional career

Tennessee Titans

Kemp signed with the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL) on May 7, 2020, after going undrafted in the 2020 NFL draft. He was waived on September 5 and signed to the team's practice squad on September 6, 2020. He was signed to a futures contract on January 11, 2021. Kemp was placed on injured reserve on July 31, 2021. He was released on April 7, 2022. [6]

Indianapolis Colts

Kemp was signed by the Indianapolis Colts of the NFL on April 15, 2022. [7] [6] He was released on August 16, 2022. [6]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Kemp signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on September 20, 2022. [8] [2] He was placed on injured reserve on September 22, activated from injured reserve on October 28, and placed on injured reserve again on November 5, 2022. [6] Overall, he played in one game, a start, for the Tiger-Cats in 2022. [2] Kemp was moved to the practice roster on June 8, 2023. He was placed on, and activated from, injured reserve several times during the 2023 season. [6] He appeared in 10 games, all starts, for the Tiger-Cats in 2023. [2] Kemp was re-signed by the team on December 14, 2023. [9] [6]

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References

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  4. ↑ "2019 AP Little All-America Team". nwaonline.com. December 19, 2019. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Kemp Inks Priority Free Agent Contract with Tennessee Titans". vstateblazers.com. April 25, 2020. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
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  7. ↑ Arthur, Jake (April 15, 2022). "Colts Sign Mountainous Offensive Tackle Brandon Kemp". si.com. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Brandon Kemp joins Hamilton Tiger-Cats after NFL stints with Colts, Titans". insauga.com. September 20, 2022. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-sign offensive linemen Brandon Kemp, Jakub Szott". ca.sports.yahoo.com. December 15, 2023. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
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