Brenden Jaimes (born May 28, 1999) is an

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He was selected with the 159th pick of the

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. He played

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. He played high school football at Lake Travis High School.

College career

Jaimes was ranked as a threestar recruit by

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coming out of Lake Travis High School. He committed to

on April 16, 2016.

Professional career

Jaimes was drafted by the

with the 159th pick in the fifth round of the

on May 1, 2021. On May 13, 2021, he signed his four-year rookie contract with Los Angeles.

References

External links

Los Angeles Chargers bioNebraska Cornhuskers bio
Living people Los Angeles Chargers players Nebraska Cornhuskers football players American football offensive linemen 1999 births Players of American football from Austin, Texas Lake Travis High School alumni {{offensive-lineman-1990s-stub