Brandon Dunn facts for kids
Dunn with the Houston Texans in 2018
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| Position: | Nose tackle | ||||||||||
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| Born: | September 5, 1992 Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 310 lb (141 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Louisville (KY) Pleasure Ridge Park | ||||||||||
| College: | Louisville | ||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2014 | ||||||||||
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Brandon Dunn, born on September 5, 1992, is an American former professional football player. He played as a nose tackle in the National Football League (NFL). Brandon was a part of two well-known teams: the Chicago Bears and the Houston Texans. Before joining the NFL, he played college football for the University of Louisville.
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Early Life and High School Football
Brandon Dunn grew up in Louisville, Kentucky. He played high school football at Pleasure Ridge Park High School. He was a starter for three years, which means he played in the main lineup for a long time. Brandon was also a team captain, showing his leadership skills.
In 2009, he was named the team's Most Valuable Player. He was also recognized as the best offensive lineman that year. In 2008, he was the top defensive lineman. During his senior year, Brandon made 65 tackles and 16 sacks. A tackle is when a player stops an opponent with the ball. A sack is when a defensive player tackles the quarterback. In his junior year, he had 50 tackles and 16 sacks.
College Football Career
Brandon Dunn continued his football journey at the University of Louisville. He played for the Louisville Cardinals from 2010 to 2013. During his time in college, he played in 49 games. He started 30 of those games, showing he was an important player.
Overall, Brandon made 101 tackles during his college career. He also had 3 sacks, which means he tackled the opposing quarterback three times. He recovered the ball after an opponent fumbled twice. He also deflected, or batted down, two passes.
Professional Football Journey
After college, Brandon Dunn hoped to play in the NFL. He was not chosen in the 2014 NFL Draft. However, he still got a chance to play professionally.
Playing for the Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears signed Brandon Dunn on May 11, 2014. This means they offered him a contract to join their team. He was first part of the team's practice squad. The practice squad is a group of players who train with the team but are not on the main roster.
Brandon was moved to the active roster on November 26, 2014. This meant he could now play in official NFL games. He made his first NFL appearance on November 27, 2014. This game was against the Detroit Lions. He continued to move between the active roster and the practice squad with the Bears in 2015.
Time with the Houston Texans
Brandon Dunn joined the Houston Texans on October 13, 2015. He was signed from the Bears' practice squad. He spent several years with the Texans. He was often moved between the active roster and the practice squad. This is common for many players in the NFL.
In 2017, he signed a special contract with the Texans. This contract is called a reserve/future contract. It means a player is signed for the next season. On February 19, 2020, Brandon signed a new, bigger contract with the Texans. It was a three-year deal worth $12 million. This showed how much the team valued him.
Later in 2020, Brandon was placed on injured reserve. This happens when a player gets hurt and cannot play. He was released by the Texans on August 19, 2021. This marked the end of his time with the team.
