| File:Brandon Siler.JPG Siler in the 2012 NFLseason. | |
| No. 52 Kansas City Chiefs | |
| Inside linebacker | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth: December 5, 1985 | |
| Place of birth: Daytona Beach, Florida | |
| High School: Orlando (FL) Evans | |
| Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | Weight: 239 lb (108 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: Florida | |
| NFL Draft: 2007 / Round: 7 / Pick: 240 | |
| Debuted in 2007 for the San Diego Chargers | |
| Career history | |
* San Diego Chargers ( 2007– 2010)
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| Roster status: Active | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
* Second-team All-SEC (2006)
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| Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2012 | |
| Tackles | 180 |
| Quarterback sacks | 3.0 |
| Interceptions | 2 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
Brandon T. Siler (born December 5, 1985) is an American football linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Florida, and was a member of a BCS National Championship team. He was chosen by the San Diego Chargers in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft.
Early years[]
Siler was born Daytona Beach, Florida. He attended Evans High School in Orlando, Florida, where he was a star high school football player for the Evans Trojans.
College career[]
After receiving athletic scholarship offers from the University of Tennessee and the University of Maryland, Siler accepted a scholarship to attend his home-state University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, where he played for coach Ron Zook and coach Urban Meyer's Florida Gators football from 2004 to 2006.[1] His impact was felt early, as he started six games as a freshman, and he was recognized as the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Freshman of the Year.[1] The Gators' new head coach Urban Meyer replaced Zook for Siler's sophomore season in 2005, and Siler compiled seven fumble recoveries.[1] His play during his junior season in 2006 helped the 13–1 Gators win the SEC Championship Game and the 2007 BCS National Championship Game, and he earned second-team All-SEC and third-team All-American honors from the Associated Press.[2] Siler was known for his work-ethic, energy and leadership on the field.
Professional career[]
2007 NFL Draft[]
Siler was projected a 2nd–to–3rd round selection in the 2007 NFL Draft.[3] However, he was drafted by the Chargers 240th overall in the 7th and final round of the 2007 NFL Draft.[4]
| Ht | Wt | 40-yd dash | 10-yd split | 20-yd split | 20-ss | 3-cone | Vert | Broad | BP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 1⅝ in | 241 lb | 4.62 s | 1.56 s | 2.66 s | 4.39 s | 7.34 s | 30½ in | 9 ft 1 in | 23 reps |
San Diego Chargers[]
Siler, who also served as the Chargers backup long snapper, earned a spot on the Chargers roster and in 2007, he contributed on special teams, gathering the second highest amount of special teams tackles. In 2008, he continued excelling on special teams and received more time on defense. This time was magnified with the 4 game suspension of Stephen Cooper.[5]
Kansas City Chiefs[]
On July 31, 2011, Siler signed with the Kansas City Chiefs. He was placed on the injured reserve list due to an Achilles tendon rupture on August 25.
See also[]
- 2006 Florida Gators football team
- Florida Gators
- History of the San Diego Chargers
- List of Florida Gators football All-Americans
- List of Florida Gators football players
- List of Kansas City Chiefs players
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 2011 Florida Gators Football Media Guide, University Athletic Association, Gainesville, Florida, pp. 80–81, 89, 97, 99, 102, 153–154, 185 (2011). Retrieved August 31, 2011.
- ↑ "Four Gator Defenders Earn AP All-SEC Honors, Harvin Takes Freshman Of The Year Award", GatorZone.com, December 4, 2006, http://www.gatorzone.com/story.php?id=11342&html=football/news/20061204055600.html&sport=footb
- ↑ "Brandon Siler Draft Profile", Sports Illustrated, April 2007, http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/2007/draft/players/11181.html
- ↑ Sullivan, Mike (May 7, 2007), "Devastated by fall, Siler looks to rise", North County Times, http://www.nctimes.com/sports/football/professional/nfl/chargers/article_4002fc1b-3cba-57f0-88b6-0a8097ed830d.html
- ↑ Acee, Kevin (April 16, 2008), "Linebacker will sit out season's first four games", San Diego Union-Tribune, http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/chargers/20080416-9999-1s16cooper.html
Bibliography[]
- Carlson, Norm, University of Florida Football Vault: The History of the Florida Gators, Whitman Publishing, LLC, Atlanta, Georgia (2007). ISBN 0-7948-2298-3.
External links[]
- Brandon Siler – Florida Gators player profile
- Brandon Siler – San Diego Chargers player profile
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