Cory Brandon (born October 5, 1987) is an

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for the

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of the

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(CFL). He signed with the

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as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played

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. He has also been a member of the

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and

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Early years

He was a first-team all-state after his senior season and also earned all-area and all-district honors after his junior season at Corsicana high school.

College career

He played

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. He played 13 games and started 7 of them his Junior season.

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneeers

On July 27, 2011, he signed with the

as an undrafted free agent. On September 4, 2011, he was released.

Chicago Bears

On June 18, 2012, Brandon signed with the

. On August 31, 2012, he was released on the day of roster cuts. On September 1, 2012, he was signed to the practice squad. On September 10, he was released from the practice squad. On October 17, 2012, he was re-signed to the practice squad. On December 17, 2012, he was promoted to the active roster from the practice squad after the team placed defensive tackle

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on Injured Reserve.

Arizona Cardinals

Brandon signed with the

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on May 27, 2014.

Seattle Seahawks

After the Cardinals waived him, the

claimed Brandon off waivers on August 4, 2014. The Seahawks released Brandon on August 25, 2014.

BC Lions

Brandon signed with the

on August 31, 2014.

Tampa Bay Storm

Brandon was assigned to the

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of the

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on October 2, 2014.

Calgary Stampeders

Brandon signed with the Calgary Stampeders on March 18, 2015.

References

External links

Oklahoma Sooners bioSeattle Seahawks bioChicago Bear bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Brandon, Cory 1987 births Living people American football offensive tackles Oklahoma Sooners football players Tampa Bay Buccaneers players Spokane Shock players Chicago Bears players Arizona Cardinals players Seattle Seahawks players Tampa Bay Storm players Players of American football from Texas