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No. 83 New York Giants | |
Tight end | |
Personal information | |
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Date of birth: | September 4, 1985|
Place of birth: Prairie City, Iowa | |
Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | Weight: 256 lb (116 kg) |
Career information | |
College: Iowa | |
NFL Draft: 2009 / Round: 6 / Pick: 202 | |
Debuted in 2009 for the Oakland Raiders | |
Career history | |
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Roster status: Active | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2012 | |
Receptions | 111 |
Receiving yards | 1,056 |
Receiving touchdowns | 4 |
Stats at NFL.com |
Brandon Myers (born September 4, 1985) is an American football tight end for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Iowa.
College career
Myers played college football at Iowa.[1] Played four years at Iowa. Totaled 56 receptions for 665 yards and 9 touchdowns. Named first-team All-Big Ten by conference coaches as a senior, when he ranked third on the team in receptions (34) and yards (441), and tied for Hawkeyes lead with four touchdown receptions.
Professional career
Oakland Raiders
Myers was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the 6th round with the 202nd overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft. In a game against the Cleveland Browns,on December 2, 2012 Myers tied a Raiders franchise record by recording 14 receptions. He caught for 130 yards and 1 touchdown in the game.
New York Giants
Myers was signed by the New York Giants on March 16, 2013. He was given a 4 year deal.[2]
References
- ↑ "Brandon Myers". University of Iowa Official Athletic Site. http://www.hawkeyesports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/myers_brandon00.html. Retrieved December 22, 2010.
- ↑ Offensive Weapon TE Brandon Myers signed
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