LaVon Brazill

Last updated

LaVon Brazill
No. 15
Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1989-03-15) March 15, 1989 (age 35)
Lake Worth, Florida, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:191 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High school: Lake Worth
College: Ohio
NFL draft: 2012  / Round: 6 / Pick: 206
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:23
Receiving yards:347
Receiving touchdowns:3
Player stats at PFR

LaVon Brazill (born March 15, 1989) is a former American football wide receiver. He was selected in the sixth round of the 2012 NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts, and released after his second suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy.

Contents

College career

Brazill played college football at Ohio from 2007 to 2011 under head coach Frank Solich. [1] [2]

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

He was selected in the sixth round with the 206th overall pick in the 2012 NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts. [3] He caught his first career reception in a Week 1 loss to the Chicago Bears, on a 10-yard pass from fellow rookie Andrew Luck. Brazill caught his first touchdown, a 42-yarder against the Detroit Lions in a 35–33 win on December 2, 2012. On June 24, 2013, he was suspended for the first 4 games of the 2013 season for violating the substance policy.

Brazill had his first multi-touchdown game against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 8, 2013. He recorded three catches for 53 yards and 2 touchdowns. He had his first playoff multi-touchdown game in the AFC Divisional Game on January 11, 2014, against the New England Patriots. On July 3, 2014, Brazill was suspended indefinitely for his second violation of the substance policy. [4] The Colts cut Brazill on July 11, 2014. [5]

Toronto Argonauts

Brazill signed to the practice squad with the Toronto Argonauts on August 27, 2014. [6] He was promoted to the active roster on August 31, 2014. He was waived on November 4, 2014.

Orlando Predators

On November 23, 2015, Brazill was assigned to the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League (AFL). On April 11, 2016, Brazill was placed on recallable reassignment by the team.

Career statistics

Professional

SeasonTeamGamesReceivingRushing Fumbles
GPGSRecYdsAvgLngTDAttYdsAvgLngTDFUMLost
Regular season
2012 Indianapolis Colts 1501118616.942T1–––––11
2013 Indianapolis Colts 1001216113.429T2–––––10
Total2502334715.142T3000.00021
Postseason
2012 Indianapolis Colts 1011717.0170–––––00
2013 Indianapolis Colts 20612721.238T2–––––00
Total 30714420.538T2000.00000

College

SeasonTeamReceivingRushing
GPRecYdsAvgLngTDAttYdsAvgLngTD
2007 Ohio 71620112.6250–––––
2008 Ohio 123438411.34119758.3240
2009 Ohio 135370213.265614866.1200
2010 Ohio 312786.5130351.760
2011 Ohio 1472115016.0781157314.6671
Total 49187251513.47818312397.7671

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Reggie Wayne</span> American football player and coach (born 1978)

Reginald Wayne is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for 14 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Miami Hurricanes, and was selected by the Colts in the first round of the 2001 NFL draft with the 30th overall pick. A six-time Pro Bowl selection, Wayne was a member of the Colts' Super Bowl XLI. He ranks second in Colts' franchise history to Marvin Harrison in major receiving categories: receptions, receiving yards, targets, and receiving touchdowns. On December 14, 2014, Wayne played in both his 209th game and his 142nd win as a member of the Colts, breaking the franchise records set by Peyton Manning.

Dominic Dondrell Rhodes is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Midwestern State Mustangs and was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2001.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dwayne Bowe</span> American football player (born 1984)

Dwayne Lorenzo Bowe is an American former football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons. He played college football at Louisiana State University, and was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the first round of the 2007 NFL draft. He played for the Chiefs from 2007 to 2014. He led the NFL in receiving touchdowns with 15 in 2010, earning Pro Bowl and Second-team All-Pro honors. He also played for the Cleveland Browns in 2015.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">David Reed (American football)</span> American football player (born 1987)

Brandon David Reed is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football at Utah and was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL draft. With the Ravens he won Super Bowl XLVII, and he also played a season with the Indianapolis Colts.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brody Eldridge</span> American football player (born 1987)

William Brody Eldridge is a former American football tight end who played in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Oklahoma. He was a member of the Indianapolis Colts, St. Louis Rams and Chicago Bears.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Justin Blackmon</span> American football player (born 1990)

Justin Carl Blackmon is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oklahoma State Cowboys, twice earning unanimous All-American honors before being selected by the Jaguars fifth overall in the 2012 NFL Draft. With Jacksonville, he was suspended for the first four games of the 2013 season for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy and was suspended indefinitely for another violation later that year and has not played since. Blackmon was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2024.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dontrelle Inman</span> American gridrion football player (born 1989)

Dontrelle Javaar Inman is an American former football wide receiver. He played college football for the Virginia Cavaliers and was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL) as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He was a Grey Cup champion with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL) in 2012 and has been a member of several other NFL teams.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chris Rainey</span> American gridiron football player (born 1988)

Christopher Rainey is an American former professional football running back and kick returner who played in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the University of Florida, and was a member of Florida's BCS National Championship team in 2009. The Pittsburgh Steelers selected him in the fifth round of the 2012 NFL Draft. He also played for the Indianapolis Colts of the NFL and the Montreal Alouettes, BC Lions and Toronto Argonauts of the CFL.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dwayne Allen</span> American football player (born 1990)

Dwayne Lamont Allen is an American former professional football player who was a tight end for seven seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Clemson Tigers, earning consensus All-American honors and winning the John Mackey Award as a junior in 2011. Allen was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft. He spent his first five seasons with the Colts and was a member of the New England Patriots in his final two. During his Patriots tenure, he made consecutive Super Bowl appearances and won Super Bowl LIII.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Da'Rick Rogers</span> American football player (born 1991)

Da'Rick Jamal Rogers is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football at Tennessee and Tennessee Tech, and signed with the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent in 2013.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Griff Whalen</span> American football player (born 1990)

Griff Whalen is an American former football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Stanford and was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2012. Whalen has also been a member of the Miami Dolphins, San Diego Chargers, New England Patriots, Baltimore Ravens, and Oakland Raiders, as well as for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Josh Gordon</span> American football player (born 1991)

Joshua Caleb Gordon is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. Nicknamed "Flash", he previously played in the National Football League (NFL). Gordon played college football at Baylor University and was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the second round of the 2012 NFL Supplemental Draft. Throughout his career, Gordon has been lauded for his on-field production, but has also faced several suspensions for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

Brian Edward Tyms is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football at Florida A&M. He signed with the San Francisco 49ers as undrafted free agent in 2012. He has also been a member of the Miami Dolphins, Cleveland Browns, New England Patriots, Indianapolis Colts, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Toronto Argonauts, Orlando Apollos, and Salt Lake Stallions.

Tracy Lavon "Ace" Sanders is a former American football wide receiver. He was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fourth round of the 2013 NFL Draft. He played college football at South Carolina.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Martavis Bryant</span> American gridiron football player (born 1991)

Martavis Alexander Bryant is an American football wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Clemson, and was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth round of the 2014 NFL draft. Bryant has also been a member of the Oakland Raiders, the Dallas Cowboys, the Toronto Argonauts and Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL), the Massachusetts Pirates of the Indoor Football League (IFL), the Beasts of Fan Controlled Football (FCF), and the Vegas Vipers of the XFL.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Karlos Williams</span> American football player (born 1993)

Karlos Jermell Williams Sr. is a former American football running back. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida State.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jaelen Strong</span> American football player (born 1994)

Jaelen Strong is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Arizona State Sun Devils.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jalen Collins</span> American gridiron football player (born 1993)

Jalen Carnell Collins, nicknamed "Snacks", is an American professional football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at LSU and was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the second round of the 2015 NFL Draft. Collins has also been a member of the Indianapolis Colts, Los Angeles Wildcats, Tampa Bay Vipers, Toronto Argonauts and Edmonton Elks.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chad Kelly</span> American gridiron football player (born 1994)

Chad Patrick Kelly is an American professional football quarterback for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Clemson and Ole Miss. The Denver Broncos selected him in the seventh round with the final pick of the 2017 NFL Draft, making him that year's Mr. Irrelevant. He has also been a member of the Indianapolis Colts.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Isaiah McKenzie</span> American football player (born 1995)

Isaiah McKenzie is an American football wide receiver and return specialist for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia, and was selected by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft.

References

  1. ↑ "Lavon Brazill College Stats". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
  2. ↑ "Frank Solich Coaching Record". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
  3. ↑ "2012 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  4. ↑ Wesseling, Chris (July 3, 2014). "Colts' LaVon Brazill suspended for at least one year". NFL.com. Retrieved July 3, 2014.
  5. ↑ Breech, John (July 11, 2014). "Colts cut suspended WR LaVon Brazill". cbssports.com. Retrieved July 11, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Argos Add WR LaVon Brazill to Practice Roster". argonauts.ca. August 27, 2014. Archived from the original on August 31, 2014. Retrieved August 27, 2014.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.