Cory Brandon

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Cory Brandon
Personal information
Born: (1987-10-05) October 5, 1987 (age 35)
Corsicana, Texas
Height:6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight:324 lb (147 kg)
Career information
High school: Corsicana (TX)
College: Oklahoma
Position: Offensive tackle
Undrafted: 2011
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Career Arena statistics
Tackles:1.0
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR  ·  ArenaFan.com

Cory Brandon (born October 5, 1987) is a former American football offensive tackle. He signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football at Oklahoma.

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He has also been a member of the Chicago Bears, Seattle Seahawks and BC Lions.

Early years

He was a first-team all-state after his senior season and also earned all-area and all-district honors after his junior season at Corsicana high school. [1]

College career

He played College football at Oklahoma. He played 13 games and started 7 of them his Junior season. [1]

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneeers

On July 27, 2011, he signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent. [2] On September 4, 2011, he was released. [3]

Chicago Bears

On June 18, 2012, Brandon signed with the Chicago Bears. [4] On August 31, 2012, he was released on the day of roster cuts. [5] On September 1, 2012, he was signed to the practice squad. [6] On September 10, he was released from the practice squad. [7] On October 17, 2012, he was re-signed to the practice squad. [8] On December 17, 2012, he was promoted to the active roster from the practice squad after the team placed defensive tackle Matt Toeaina on Injured Reserve. [9]

Arizona Cardinals

Brandon signed with the Arizona Cardinals on May 27, 2014. [10]

Seattle Seahawks

After the Cardinals waived him, the Seattle Seahawks claimed Brandon off waivers on August 4, 2014. [11] The Seahawks released Brandon on August 25, 2014. [12]

BC Lions

Brandon signed with the BC Lions on August 31, 2014. [13]

Tampa Bay Storm

Brandon was assigned to the Tampa Bay Storm of the Arena Football League on October 2, 2014.

Calgary Stampeders

Brandon signed with the Calgary Stampeders on March 18, 2015. [14] He was transferred to the retired list on May 12, 2015. [15]

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