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, born on December 11, 1984, is a coach for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He helps train the team's defensive backs. Before coaching, he was a professional football player. He played as a linebacker for several teams. These teams included the Spokane Shock, Manchester Wolves, Milwaukee Iron, Calgary Stampeders, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Saskatchewan Roughriders, and Toronto Argonauts. He even won the Grey Cup championship with the Toronto Argonauts in 2012.
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Playing College Football
Brandon Isaac played college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks. He was part of the team for two years. During this time, he made 55 tackles. He also caught one interception and broke up eight passes.
Professional Football Career
Brandon Isaac played professional football for many teams. He was a linebacker, a player who tries to stop the other team. He played for teams like the Spokane Shock and Manchester Wolves. He also played for the Milwaukee Iron. In the CFL, he played for the Calgary Stampeders. Later, he joined the Toronto Argonauts. With the Argonauts, he helped them win the Grey Cup in 2012. He also played for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He returned to the Toronto Argonauts for a few more years.
Coaching Career
After playing, Brandon Isaac started coaching. He now teaches other players how to be great defensive backs.
Coaching the Edmonton Elks
From 2022 to 2023, Isaac was a coach for the Edmonton Elks. He worked as their defensive backs coach. He helped the players in that position improve their skills.
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 the team today.
