Brian Sanford
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Career Summary
Brian Sanford was a defensive lineman who played for Cleveland and Oakland from 2011 through 2013.
Sanford entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with Cleveland in 2010 and appeared in 12 regular-season games.
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Early Life
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High School
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College Career
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Path to the NFL
Sanford signed with Cleveland as an undrafted free agent in 2010.
He spent his 2010 rookie season on Cleveland's practice squad and returned to the practice squad after the 2011 preseason roster reduction.
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NFL Career
Sanford played 12 NFL games, recording 12 tackles.
NFL statistics list five Cleveland games in 2011, one in 2012, and six games split between Cleveland and Oakland in 2013. He recorded six tackles in five Oakland appearances.
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Career Accomplishments
Sanford advanced from an undrafted signing to regular-season appearances for two NFL clubs.
He made his NFL debut in December 2011 and later made one Oakland start during the 2013 season.
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Playing Style
Sanford was listed as a 6-foot-2, 280-pound defensive lineman.
Official Raiders coverage listed Sanford as a defensive lineman and noted his 6-foot-2, 280-pound frame.
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Legacy
Sanford's NFL career reflects persistence through practice-squad and active-roster roles.
He developed from a 2010 Cleveland undrafted signing into 12 regular-season appearances with Cleveland and Oakland.
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Post-Career
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22763, 00-0027628, 1987-09-12, Brian Sanford, Brian, Sanford
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