Brandon Gibson facts for kids
Gibson with the St. Louis Rams in 2010
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||
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| Born: | August 13, 1987 West Germany |
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| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 210 lb (95 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Puyallup (WA) Rogers | ||||||
| College: | Washington State | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2009 / Round: 6 / Pick: 194 | ||||||
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Brandon Lewis Gibson (born August 13, 1987) is a former American professional football player. He was a wide receiver, which means he was a player who caught passes from the quarterback. Brandon played college football at Washington State University. Later, he was chosen by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2009 NFL draft. He also played for the St. Louis Rams and Miami Dolphins during his career.
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Early Life and High School
Brandon Gibson grew up in Puyallup, Washington. He attended Stahl Jr. High School. Later, he graduated from Governor John R. Rogers High School in 2005.
College Career at Washington State
Brandon Gibson had an amazing college football career at Washington State. He became the school's all-time leading receiver. He gained 2,756 yards and caught 182 passes. He also scored 17 touchdowns.
Interestingly, Brandon also played for the Washington State basketball team. He was part of the team during the 2005-06 season. However, he decided to focus all his energy on football after that.
In 2007, when he was a junior, Brandon started 11 games. He was recognized as a First-team All-Pac-10 player. This means he was one of the best players in his college conference. That year, he set a new school record for receiving yards in a single season. He had 1,180 yards on 67 catches. He also led his team with nine touchdowns.
During his freshman year, Brandon played in 10 of 11 games. He caught 9 passes for 172 yards and scored 2 touchdowns. As a sophomore in 2006, he played in 12 games. He led the Cougars with 731 yards and was second in catches and touchdowns.
After his junior year, Brandon thought about leaving college early for the 2008 NFL draft. This was because the team was getting new coaches. But the new coaching staff convinced him to stay.
As a senior in 2008, Brandon started all 13 games for Washington State. He was named an honorable mention All-Pacific-10 Conference player. He also earned the team's Offensive Most Valuable Player award. In his final college season, he caught 57 passes for 673 yards and two touchdowns. After the season, he was invited to play in the Senior Bowl, which is a game for top college players.
Professional Football Career
Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles chose Brandon Gibson in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL draft. He signed a four-year contract with the Eagles on June 6, 2009.
Brandon didn't play in the first two games of the 2009 season. But he made his NFL debut on September 27. This was in a game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
St. Louis Rams
On October 20, 2009, Brandon was traded to the St. Louis Rams. The Eagles sent him and a draft pick to the Rams. In return, the Eagles received linebacker Will Witherspoon.
Brandon played his first game for the Rams on November 15, 2009. He caught 7 passes for 93 yards. Both of these were new records for a Rams rookie in their first game. His 93 yards were the most by any Rams receiver that year.
Miami Dolphins
On March 15, 2013, Brandon Gibson signed a contract with the Miami Dolphins. He played for the Dolphins for two seasons.
New England Patriots
On March 10, 2015, the New England Patriots signed Brandon Gibson. He signed a one-year contract with them. However, he was placed on injured reserve on August 24, 2015. This meant he couldn't play due to an injury.
After his time in the NFL, Brandon also played in The Spring League in 2017. This is a development league for football players.
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Gibson with the St. Louis Rams in 2010
