Brandon Eugene Smith (born February 23, 1987) is an

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who is currently a free agent. He was signed as an

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by the

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in 2011. He played

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at Arizona State.

Professional career

Carolina Panthers

On July 27, 2011, he signed with the

as an undrafted free agent. On August 6, 2011, he was released.

Seattle Seahawks

On August 16, 2011, he signed with the

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, and was released on August 29, 2011.

Green Bay Packers

On May 3, 2013, he signed with the

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. On August 31, 2013, he was released.

Buffalo Bills

On September 1, 2013, he signed with the

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to join practice squad.

New York Jets

Smith was signed to the

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' practice squad on September 23, 2014. He was released on September 30, 2014.

BC Lions

Smith was signed to the BC Lions' practice roster on October 6, 2015. He was released by the Lions on October 9, 2015.

Montreal Alouettes

Smith was claimed by the

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on October 10, 2015. He played in one game for the Alouettes in 2015. He participated in

The Spring League The Spring League was an American football developmental league and scouting event (pro showcase) that played from 2017 to 2021 and was founded by Brian Woods. Aimed at professional athletes but not paying a salary or expenses, the league's go ...

in 2017.

References

External links

Arizona State bioBuffalo Bills bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Smith, Brandon 1987 births Living people American football cornerbacks American football wide receivers Canadian football defensive backs American players of Canadian football Arizona State Sun Devils football players Carolina Panthers players Buffalo Bills players New York Jets players BC Lions players Montreal Alouettes players Players of American football from Bakersfield, California Green Bay Packers players The Spring League players Seattle Seahawks players