Brandon Isaac facts for kids
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Isaac with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2024
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| Born: | December 11, 1984 Blackville, South Carolina, U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | Defensive backs |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Weight | 208 lb (94 kg) |
| College | South Carolina |
| NFL draft | 2008 / Undrafted |
| Career history | |
| 2022–2023 | Edmonton Elks (Defensive backs coach) |
| 2024–present | Hamilton Tiger-Cats (Defensive backs coach) |
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| 2008 | Spokane Shock |
| 2009 | Manchester Wolves |
| 2010* | Milwaukee Iron |
| 2010–2011 | Calgary Stampeders |
| 2012–2013 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 2013 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| 2014 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| 2015–2016 | Toronto Argonauts |
| * Pre-season or practice roster only | |
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Brandon Isaac was born on December 11, 1984. He is a coach for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He works as their defensive backs coach.
Before becoming a coach, Brandon Isaac was a professional football player. He played as a linebacker. He played for several teams, including the Spokane Shock, Manchester Wolves, Milwaukee Iron, Calgary Stampeders, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Saskatchewan Roughriders, and Toronto Argonauts. He even won a championship called the Grey Cup in 2012 with the Toronto Argonauts.
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Playing College Football
Brandon Isaac played college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks. He was part of their team for two years.
During his time with the Gamecocks, Isaac made 55 tackles. He also caught one interception and broke up eight passes. These plays helped his team a lot.
Playing Professional Football
After college, Brandon Isaac became a professional football player. He played for many different teams in various leagues. He was known for his skills as a linebacker.
Grey Cup Champion
One of Brandon Isaac's biggest achievements was winning the Grey Cup in 2012. He was a key player for the Toronto Argonauts when they won the 100th Grey Cup. This is a major championship in Canadian football.
Coaching Career
After his playing career, Brandon Isaac started coaching. He has coached defensive backs for two different CFL teams.
Coaching the Edmonton Elks
Brandon Isaac worked as the defensive backs coach for the Edmonton Elks. He held this coaching position from 2022 to 2023.
Coaching the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
On February 2, 2024, Brandon Isaac joined the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He became their defensive backs coach. He continues to coach for them today.
