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Brandon Short

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Position: OLB
Jersey #: 54
Date of Birth: July 11, 1977
Height / Weight: 6'3" / 245 lbs
Drafted: Round , Pick 105 in 2000 by NYG
First Team: NYG (2000)
Last Team: NYG (2006)

Career Summary

Last Updated: February 10, 2025

Brandon Short - NFL Career Overview

Date of Birth: July 11, 1977
Position: Outside Linebacker (OLB)

Career Timeline

  • New York Giants (NYG) - 2000 to 2003
  • Carolina Panthers (CAR) - 2004 to 2006

Career Highlights and Accomplishments

  • Drafted in the 4th round of the 2000 NFL Draft by the New York Giants (128th overall pick).
  • Played a key role on special teams and as a backup linebacker with the Giants during his tenure.
  • Contributed to the Giants' defense, appearing in 46 games over four seasons.
  • Joined the Carolina Panthers in 2004, where he continued to showcase his skills at linebacker.
  • Helped the Panthers reach the NFC Championship Game during the 2005 season, contributing to a strong defensive performance throughout the year.
  • Totaled 98 tackles, 2 sacks, and 1 interception in his NFL career.

Post-NFL Career

  • After retiring from professional football, Brandon Short has been involved in various business and philanthropic endeavors.
  • He is known for his community involvement and efforts to support youth programs.

Brandon Short may not be a household name, but his contributions to the teams he played for and his dedication to the game have left a lasting impact on those who followed his career.

Source: gpt-4o-mini


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