Brandon Saine
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Running Back Stats
| Year | Team | Games | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush TDs | Rec | Targets | Rec Yds | Rec TDs | Fumbles | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | GB | 5 | 18 | 69 | 0 | 9 | 11 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Career Summary
Brandon Saine was a Piqua, Ohio, running back who played at Ohio State and spent two NFL seasons with Green Bay.
Saine contributed as a runner and receiver for the Buckeyes before appearing in 14 regular-season games for the Packers.
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Early Life
Saine was from Piqua, Ohio.
Ohio State's football media guide identifies Saine as a Piqua High School product from Piqua, Ohio.
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High School
At Piqua High School, Saine won Ohio Mr. Football and helped lead the school to the 2006 Division II state championship.
Saine rushed for 1,895 yards and 27 touchdowns as a senior, adding 412 receiving yards on 30 catches. He ran for 240 yards and three touchdowns in the state-title game.
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College Career
Saine played four seasons at Ohio State and contributed as a runner, receiver and special-teams player.
As a true freshman in 2007, Saine rushed for 267 yards and two touchdowns and caught a touchdown pass. In 2010, he rushed 70 times for 351 yards and caught 14 passes for 337 yards and two scores.
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Path to the NFL
Saine joined Green Bay after his Ohio State career.
NFL.com records Saine's first professional season with Green Bay in 2011.
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NFL Career
Saine played 14 NFL games for Green Bay across the 2011 and 2012 seasons.
His rookie season included 18 rushing attempts for 69 yards and 10 receptions for 69 yards. NFL.com lists six additional Packers appearances in 2012.
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Career Accomplishments
Saine's documented honors include Ohio Mr. Football and Parade All-America recognition at Piqua.
His 2006 high-school season included 1,895 rushing yards and 27 touchdowns, leading to Ohio Mr. Football honors and a Division II state title.
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Playing Style
Ohio State described Saine as a running back with breakaway speed, power and receiving ability.
His freshman production included rushing and receiving touchdowns, while his senior year combined 351 rushing yards with 337 receiving yards. Green Bay's rookie statistics also show contributions as both a runner and receiver.
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Legacy
Saine's best-documented legacy is his record-setting Piqua high-school career and Ohio Mr. Football season.
Ohio State's media guide credits Saine with leading Piqua to the 2006 Division II state title after a 1,895-yard senior season.
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23362, 00-0028602, 1988-12-14, Brandon Saine, Brandon, Saine
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