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 is an American former professional football player. He was born on August 13, 1987. Brandon played as a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL).
He played college football for the Washington State Cougars. The Philadelphia Eagles chose him in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL draft. He also played for the St. Louis Rams and Miami Dolphins.
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Early Life and High School Years
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 Football Career
Brandon Gibson had an amazing college career at Washington State. He became the school's all-time leading receiver. He caught 182 passes for 2,756 yards. He also scored 17 touchdowns.
He even played for the Washington State basketball team for one season. That was during the 2005-06 school year. But he decided to focus only on football after that.
Junior Year Highlights (2007)
In 2007, as a junior, Brandon started 11 games. He was named to Phil Steele's Third-team All-America. He also earned First-team All-Pac-10 honors.
He set a new school record for receiving yards in a single season. He gained 1,180 yards on 67 catches. He also led his team with nine touchdowns that year.
Senior Year Achievements (2008)
As a senior in 2008, Brandon started all 13 games for Washington State. He was named honorable mention All-Pacific-10 Conference. His team also voted him the Offensive Most Valuable Player.
In his senior year, he caught 57 passes for 673 yards. He scored two touchdowns. After the season, he was invited to play in the Senior Bowl. This is a special game for top college players.
Professional Football Journey
Joining the Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles picked Brandon Gibson in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL draft. He signed a four-year contract with them on June 6, 2009.
Brandon played his first NFL game on September 27, 2009. This was against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Playing for the St. Louis Rams
On October 20, 2009, Brandon was traded to the St. Louis Rams. He moved there along with a draft pick. In exchange, the Eagles received linebacker Will Witherspoon.
In his first game with the Rams on November 15, 2009, he made a big impact. He caught 7 passes for 93 yards. Both of these were records for a Rams rookie in their first game. His 93 yards were the most by any Rams receiver that season.
Time with the Miami Dolphins
On March 15, 2013, Brandon Gibson signed a contract with the Miami Dolphins. He played for them for two seasons.
Brief Stint with the New England Patriots
On March 10, 2015, the New England Patriots signed Brandon to a one-year contract. However, he was placed on injured reserve on August 24, 2015. This meant he couldn't play that season due to injury.
After his NFL career, Brandon Gibson participated in The Spring League in 2017. This league helps players try to get back into professional football.
Brandon Gibson's NFL Stats
Brandon Gibson played in 76 NFL games during his career. He started 46 of those games. He caught a total of 233 passes for 2,711 receiving yards. He also scored 13 receiving touchdowns. His longest catch was for 46 yards.
