Darrius Bratton

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Darrius Bratton
No. 24     Edmonton Elks
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Bratton with the Edmonton Elks in 2023
Born: (1997-08-02) August 2, 1997 (age 27)
Roanoke, Virginia, U.S.
Career information
StatusActive
CFL status American
Position(s) Defensive back
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight200 lb (91 kg)
College Virginia
High school William Fleming (Roanoke, VA)
Career history
As player
2023–present Edmonton Elks
Career stats

Darrius Bratton (born August 2, 1997) is an American professional football defensive back for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Virginia.

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Early life

Bratton played high school football at William Fleming High School in Roanoke, Virginia. He only played in three games his senior year due to a season-ending injury. After high school, he spent a year playing for Fork Union Military Academy. [1]

College career

Bratton played college football at Virginia from 2017 to 2022. He played in nine games in 2017 and made one tackle. He appeared in 13 games, starting five, in 2018, recording 16 tackles and seven pass breakups. [1] [2] [3] Bratton did not play in 2019 after suffering a season-ending injury before the start of the regular season. [1] [4] He played in nine games during the COVID-19 shortened 2020 season, totaling 8 tackles and one pass breakup. He appeared in 12 games, starting six in 2021, accumulating 30 tackles and six pass breakups. Bratton played in nine games, starting three, in 2022, recording 22 tackles and half a sack. [1]

Professional career

Bratton was signed by the Edmonton Elks on May 17, 2023. [5] [6] [7] He started all 18 games for the Elks during his rookie year in 2023, totaling 44 tackles on defense and one interception. [8] [9] [10]

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  2. ↑ Doughty Doug (May 29, 2020). "UVa football: Former Fleming star Bratton ready to get back into swing with Cavaliers". roanoke.com. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  3. ↑ Ferrell, Jermaine. "Virginia's Darrius Bratton overcomes adversity to get back on the field". wfxrtv.com. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  4. ↑ Taylor, John (August 16, 2019). "Virginia loses projected starting corner Darrius Bratton to potential season-ending knee injury". nbcsports.com. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Edmonton Elks Transactions". Footballdb.com. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  6. ↑ Owen, Judy (July 13, 2023). "Former Roanoke football star now starting in the Canadian Football League". cardinalsnews.org. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  7. ↑ Moddejonge, Gerry (June 5, 2023). "Edmonton Elks rookie Bratton looking to crack roster on opening day". edmontonsun.com. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Darrius Bratton". statscrew.com. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Darrius Bratton". cfl.ca. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
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