Brandon Denson facts for kids
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Denson with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2011
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| Born: | July 22, 1987 Ypsilanti, Michigan, U.S. |
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| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | DE |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Weight | 230 lb (100 kg) |
| College | Michigan State |
| High school | Ypsilanti (MI) Willow Run |
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| 2011 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| 2013 | Cleveland Gladiators |
| 2013 | Montreal Alouettes |
| 2014 | Ottawa Redblacks* |
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Brandon Denson (born July 22, 1987) is a former American football player. He was a defensive end, which is a player who tries to stop the other team from scoring. Brandon played college football at Michigan State University. He also played for several professional teams. After his football career, he became known for competing on the TV show American Ninja Warrior.
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Brandon Denson's Early Life and College Football
Brandon Denson was born on July 22, 1987. He grew up in Ypsilanti, Michigan. He went to Willow Run High School there.
Playing for Michigan State
After high school, Brandon went to Michigan State University. He played college football for the Michigan State Spartans. He was a defensive end for the team. Playing in college helped him get ready for professional football.
Professional Football Career
Brandon Denson played for several teams in different football leagues. He was part of teams in both the Canadian Football League (CFL) and the Arena Football League (AFL).
Canadian Football League Teams
Brandon played for a few teams in the CFL. The CFL is a professional football league in Canada.
- In 2011, he played for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
- In 2013, he joined the Montreal Alouettes.
- In 2014, he was with the Ottawa Redblacks. This was during the offseason or on their practice squad.
Arena Football League
In 2013, Brandon also played in the Arena Football League. He was a member of the Cleveland Gladiators. The AFL is a type of indoor football played on a smaller field.
Beyond Football: American Ninja Warrior
After his time in professional football, Brandon Denson found a new challenge. He became a contestant on the TV show American Ninja Warrior.
Competing on TV
In 2016, Brandon competed in the eighth season of the show. This show tests athletes on a very difficult obstacle course. Many former athletes enjoy trying out for American Ninja Warrior.
What Brandon Denson Does Now
Today, Brandon Denson works at Voyageur Academy in Detroit, Michigan. He helps students with their behavior and helps keep the school a good place to learn. This role is called a disciplinarian.
