Brandon McDonald (gridiron football) facts for kids
McDonald with the Detroit Lions in 2011
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | August 26, 1985 Collins, Mississippi, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 185 lb (84 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Collins (MS) | ||||||||||||
| College: | Memphis | ||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2007 / Round: 5 / Pick: 140 | ||||||||||||
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Brandon Randolph McDonald was born on August 26, 1985. He is a former American gridiron football player. He played as a cornerback, which is a defensive position in football.
Brandon was chosen by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL draft. Before playing professionally, he played college football at the University of Memphis. He also played for other teams like the Arizona Cardinals, Detroit Lions, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Calgary Stampeders, Ottawa Redblacks, and Saskatchewan Roughriders.
College Football Journey
Brandon McDonald started his college football career at Jones County Junior College. He played there for two seasons. During his first year, he was a receiver. In 2004, he switched to playing in the secondary, which is a part of the defense.
He was also very good at returning punts for his team. After junior college, he moved to the University of Memphis. He played as a starter for two years at Memphis. He studied education while in college.
Professional Football Career
Brandon McDonald had a long career playing professional football for several teams.
Playing for the Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns picked Brandon McDonald in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL draft. He was the 140th player chosen overall. His first NFL game was on September 9, 2007, against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
He played very well in some games that year. Against the Houston Texans, he made 3 tackles and stopped 4 passes. He also got his first career interception in that game. In a game against the New York Jets, he had 5 tackles and 2 interceptions.
In his first season, Brandon played in all 16 games and started 2 of them. He finished with 24 tackles and 2 interceptions.
In 2008, Brandon became a starter for the Browns. He had a great year with 64 tackles and 5 interceptions. In one game, he almost scored a touchdown after intercepting the ball and running 98 yards. Later in that same game, he did score a touchdown with a 22-yard interception return.
The 2009 season was a bit harder for Brandon. He was replaced as a starter by Mike Adams. He still had 55 tackles and 1 interception that year. He was released by the Browns before the 2010 season began.
Time with the Arizona Cardinals
On September 5, 2010, the Arizona Cardinals picked up Brandon McDonald. He played for them for a short time before being released on October 26, 2010.
Joining the Detroit Lions
The very next day, on October 27, 2010, the Detroit Lions claimed Brandon McDonald. He played for the Lions through the 2011 season.
With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Brandon signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on August 20, 2012. He played in 11 games for them that year.
Briefly with the Miami Dolphins
On November 7, 2012, the Miami Dolphins picked up Brandon McDonald. He played a few games for them before returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers later that same year.
Playing in Canada
Brandon also played in the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Calgary Stampeders
He signed with the Calgary Stampeders on July 16, 2014. He was released by the Stampeders on September 3, 2014.
Ottawa Redblacks
Brandon then signed with the Ottawa Redblacks on September 15, 2014. He played for them into the 2015 CFL season. He was released by the Redblacks because he had too many penalties.
Back to Calgary and Saskatchewan
He briefly returned to the Calgary Stampeders in 2015. In 2016, he played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Brandon McDonald's Life
Brandon McDonald was born on August 26, 1985, in Collins, Mississippi. His parents are Lisa McDonald Gant and James Spencer. He went to Collins High School and graduated in 2003.
At Collins High, he was a key player for the football team. They won the State Championship two years in a row! He also played basketball and baseball in high school. Brandon is related to other NFL players, including former running back Correll Buckhalter and former quarterback Steve McNair.
