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Brandon McGowan

McGowan during a 2005 Chicago Bears game
No. 36, 30
Position:	Safety
Personal information
Born:	(1983-09-16) September 16, 1983 (age 41) Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:	207 lb (94 kg)
Career information
High school:	Lincoln (NJ)
College:	Maine
Undrafted:	2005
Career history
Chicago Bears (2005–2008) New England Patriots (2009–2010)
Career highlights and awards
First-team All-A-10 (2004) Second-team All-A-10 (2003)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 191 Forced fumbles: 4 Fumble recoveries: 3 Pass deflections: 8 Interceptions: 2
Player stats at PFR

Brandon McGowan is a former American football player. He was a safety, which is a defensive position. Brandon played for teams like the Chicago Bears and New England Patriots. He was born on September 16, 1983.

Early Life and High School Football

Brandon McGowan grew up in Jersey City, New Jersey. He went to Lincoln High School. There, he played football as a safety and a running back. In his last year, he was chosen as a top defensive player in his county.

College Football Career

Brandon played college football for the Maine Black Bears. He played for four years. He was a very strong player on defense. He made many tackles and interceptions. In 2003, he was named the team's Defensive Player of the Year. He also won the "Hammer Award" in 2001. This award was for being the best special teams player.

Playing in the NFL

Brandon McGowan played in the National Football League (NFL). He joined the Chicago Bears in 2005. Later, he played for the New England Patriots.

Time with the Chicago Bears

Brandon joined the Chicago Bears in 2005. He was the only new player that year who wasn't picked in the draft to make the team. In his first year, he played in all 16 games. He started the last three games. He made 23 tackles. He also made four special teams tackles. His best game was against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He made eight tackles in that game.

In 2006, Brandon missed the first part of the season. He had an injury. He came back and played one game. But then he got another injury. This injury ended his season.

In 2007, Brandon became a starting safety for most of the season. He made 80 tackles and two interceptions. He also had 10 special teams tackles. In 2008, he had another ankle injury. This injury ended his season early. After the 2008 season, he left the Bears.

Time with the New England Patriots

In 2009, Brandon signed with the New England Patriots. He started as a backup player. His coach, Bill Belichick, praised him. He said Brandon was a tough player. He also said Brandon was fast and smart. Brandon played well on special teams and defense.

Brandon started many games for the Patriots in 2009. He finished the season with 79 tackles. He also forced three fumbles. In 2010, Brandon got another injury. This chest injury ended his season. He was released by the Patriots in 2011.

NFL Career Stats

Brandon McGowan played in 41 regular season NFL games. He started 24 of those games. He made 191 tackles in his career. He also had two interceptions and forced four fumbles.

Regular Season Stats

Playoff Stats