Brandon Mebane facts for kids
Mebane with the San Diego Chargers in 2016
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| Position: | Defensive tackle | ||||||||||
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| Born: | January 15, 1985 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 311 lb (141 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Crenshaw (Los Angeles) | ||||||||||
| College: | California (2003–2006) | ||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2007 / Round: 3 / Pick: 85 | ||||||||||
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Brandon Jerome Mebane (pronounced MEE-bayn) is a former American football player. He was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). Brandon was born on January 15, 1985, in Los Angeles, California. He went to Crenshaw High School and later played college football for the California Golden Bears. The Seattle Seahawks picked him in the 2007 NFL draft. He also played for the San Diego and Los Angeles Chargers.
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College Football Career
Brandon Mebane played football for four years at the University of California, Berkeley. During his time with the Golden Bears, he made 109 tackles. He also had 14.5 sacks and caused one fumble. These are good stats for a defensive player.
Professional Football Journey
Brandon Mebane had a long and successful career in the NFL. He was known for being a strong defensive tackle. This position helps stop the other team from running the ball.
Playing for the Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks chose Brandon Mebane in the third round of the 2007 NFL draft. He signed a four-year contract with them. In his first year, he played in all 16 games. He made 29 tackles and had two sacks.
The next year, 2008, was also strong for him. He played all 16 games again. He recorded 39 tackles and 5.5 sacks. In 2009, he started 15 games and made 49 tackles.
In 2010, Brandon started the first four games. But then he got a calf injury. This made him miss the next four games. He had 8 tackles and 1 sack before his injury.
Mebane was a key player in the middle of the Seahawks' defense. He helped the team's defense become one of the best in NFL history in 2013–2014. This defense was famously known as the "Legion of Boom".
The Seahawks went on to win Super Bowl XLVIII in 2014. They beat the Denver Broncos 43–8. Brandon Mebane was one of only a few players from before the team's new coaching era to win the Super Bowl.
His teammate, Richard Sherman, praised Mebane. Sherman said Brandon was a very skilled player. He was always in the right spot. He made tackles all over the field. Sherman added that Mebane was often overlooked. This was because he didn't get many sacks. But he did his job incredibly well every week.
Brandon Mebane was a strong anchor for the Seahawks' defensive line. He was a big part of the famous "Legion of Boom" defense.
Time with the Chargers
On March 9, 2016, Brandon Mebane signed a three-year contract. He joined the San Diego Chargers. He was named one of the team captains for the 2016 season. However, he got a torn bicep injury in November 2016. This put him on injured reserve for the rest of the season.
In March 2019, Mebane signed another two-year contract with the Chargers. The team had moved to Los Angeles by then. He was released by the Chargers in March 2020.
On November 20, 2020, Brandon Mebane announced his retirement. He officially ended his professional football career.
Images for kids
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Mebane with the San Diego Chargers in 2016
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Mebane playing for California
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Mebane with the Seahawks in 2015.
