Cory Brandon
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Career Summary
Cory Brandon is a former offensive tackle who played college football at Oklahoma and spent time with NFL clubs.
NFL.com lists Brandon as an offensive tackle from Oklahoma. He joined Chicago in 2012 and was promoted from its practice squad late that season.
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Early Life
Brandon was born October 5, 1987.
Oklahoma's 2007 football guide lists Brandon's birth date as October 5, 1987, and identifies Corsicana, Texas, as his hometown.
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High School
Brandon attended Corsicana High School in Texas.
At Corsicana, Brandon finished his senior season with 46 pancake blocks and 30 cuts. Oklahoma's guide also credits him with first-team all-state honors as a senior and all-area and all-district recognition as a junior.
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College Career
Brandon played offensive line for Oklahoma.
Before his 2010 senior season, Oklahoma listed Brandon as its right-tackle starter and most experienced offensive lineman, with 30 career game appearances.
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Path to the NFL
Brandon entered professional football after his Oklahoma career.
Tampa Bay listed Brandon among the players it waived during its 2011 roster reductions. Chicago signed him in June 2012.
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NFL Career
Brandon spent time on Chicago's practice squad and active roster in 2012.
Chicago's transaction log shows that Brandon joined the practice squad in August 2012, returned to it in October, and was elevated to the 53-man roster in December. The Bears later reported that he did not play in either of the final two games.
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Career Accomplishments
Brandon was named to the 2010 Outland Trophy watch list.
The Football Writers Association of America included Brandon on the Outland Trophy watch list before the 2010 season.
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Playing Style
Brandon was a tackle on the offensive line.
Oklahoma identified Brandon as a right tackle, and NFL.com lists his position as offensive tackle.
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