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Brandon Rutley

No. 21
Rutley before a Lions game in 2019.
Born:	(1989-04-09) April 9, 1989 (age 37) Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S.
Career information
CFL status	International
Position(s)	Running back
Height	5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight	192 lb (87 kg)
College	San Jose State
High school	Martinez (CA) Alhambra
Career history
As player
2012	Hamilton Tiger-Cats
2014–2017	Montreal Alouettes
2018–2020	BC Lions
Career highlights and awards
Second-team All-WAC (2011)
Career stats
Playing stats at CFL.ca

Brandon DiAundre Rutley (born April 9, 1989) is a former professional Canadian football player. He was a talented running back, which is a player who primarily runs with the football. Brandon played for several teams in the Canadian Football League (CFL), including the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Montreal Alouettes, and BC Lions.

Early Life and High School Football

Brandon Rutley was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He grew up in Martinez, California. He went to Alhambra High School. He graduated from there in 2007.

At Alhambra High, Brandon was a star athlete. He was an "all-league" running back for the football team. This means he was one of the best players in his league. He also played on the basketball and track teams.

College Football Career

Rutley at San Jose State's 2011 summer scrimmage.

After high school, Brandon went to San Jose State University. He joined the San Jose State Spartans football team in 2008. He played college football until 2011.

In his first year, 2008, Brandon played in all 12 games. He ran for 356 yards and scored 3 touchdowns. A touchdown is when a player carries the ball into the opponent's end zone. He even had a long 60-yard run against a strong team, Boise State.

In 2010, Brandon's performance improved a lot. He played all 12 games again. He ran for 461 yards and scored 4 touchdowns. People noticed his skill at breaking away from defenders. He also caught 17 passes for 183 yards, including a 75-yard touchdown catch.

His senior year in 2011 was his best. He was named second-team All-Western Athletic Conference (WAC). This means he was recognized as one of the top running backs in his college conference. He rushed for 903 yards and scored 12 touchdowns. He also caught 27 passes for 336 yards. Brandon graduated from San Jose State in May 2012. He earned a degree in communication studies.

Professional Football Journey

After college, Brandon Rutley tried out for the Oakland Raiders in the NFL. He then moved on to play in the Canadian Football League (CFL).

Playing for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Brandon signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the CFL on August 22, 2012. He played a few games but was later placed on injured reserve. He was released by the team in November 2012.

Time with the Montreal Alouettes

Brandon joined the Montreal Alouettes on June 1, 2014. He was first on their practice team. Later, he was moved to the main roster. In 2015 and 2016, he became a key backup running back. He ran for 454 yards in 2015 and 495 yards in 2016. He signed a new contract with the Alouettes in 2017. That year, he rushed for 291 yards in five games.

Joining the BC Lions

On January 15, 2018, Brandon was traded to the BC Lions. He played for the Lions until 2020. Brandon Rutley announced his retirement from football on February 26, 2021.

Career Statistics

Here are some of Brandon Rutley's career statistics from his time in the CFL: