Brandon Dunn facts for kids
Dunn in the 2018 NFL season
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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 September 5, 1992) is a former American football player. He played as a nose tackle, a defensive position. Brandon played college football for the University of Louisville. He also played professionally in the National Football League (NFL). His teams included the Chicago Bears and the Houston Texans.
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Brandon Dunn's Football Journey
Growing Up 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 on the team. Brandon also became a team captain.
In 2009, he was named the team's Most Valuable Player. He was also recognized as their best offensive lineman. The year before, in 2008, he was the top defensive lineman. During his senior year, he made 65 tackles and 16 sacks. As a junior, he had 50 tackles and 16 sacks.
Playing College Football
After high school, Brandon went to the University of Louisville. He played for the Louisville Cardinals from 2010 to 2013. He played in 49 games during his college career. Brandon started in 30 of those games.
He finished his college time with 101 tackles. He also had 3 sacks and recovered 2 fumbles. Plus, he deflected 2 passes.
Starting in the NFL
Brandon Dunn began his professional football career in 2014. He was not chosen in the 2014 NFL draft. However, the Chicago Bears signed him on May 11, 2014.
With the Chicago Bears
Brandon joined the Chicago Bears in May 2014. He was first part of their practice squad. Later, on November 26, 2014, he joined the main team. He played his first NFL game on November 27, 2014. This game was against the Detroit Lions.
In 2015, Brandon was released by the Bears. He then rejoined their practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster again in September 2015. He was released and re-signed to the practice squad once more in October 2015.
With the Houston Texans
The Houston Texans signed Brandon Dunn on October 13, 2015. He was taken from the Bears' practice squad. He was released by the Texans in September 2016. Two days later, he joined their practice squad.
Brandon was promoted to the active roster in October 2016. He was released again but re-signed to the practice squad. He kept moving between the active roster and practice squad that year. In January 2017, he signed a new contract with the Texans.
On February 19, 2020, Brandon signed a three-year contract extension with the Texans. He was placed on injured reserve in December 2020. This means he couldn't play due to an injury. He was released by the Texans in August 2021.
