LaBrandon Cordell Toefield (born September 24, 1980) is a former

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. He was drafted by the

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in the fourth round of the

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. He played college football at

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. Toefield was also a member of the

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and

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Early years

Toefield was born and raised in

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. He attended Independence High School, where he played for the

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team under head coach Charles Baglio. Toefield excelled as a sophomore rushing for 1,800 yards and 32 touchdowns. As a junior Toefield lead Independence to the 3A state championship before losing to Evangel Christian Academy. In Toefield's junior season he rushed for 2,800 yards and 45 touchdowns. He injured his knee in the spring of that year and did not play as a senior.

College career

Toefield was a three-year starter at Louisiana State. As a junior named an All-

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first-team selection by league’s coaches and

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. Toefield rushed for 2,149 yards with 26 touchdowns on 511 carries, ranking ninth in school history in rushing yards, eighth in rushing scores and sixth in carries. Started 10 games as a freshman, 11 games as a junior and 9 games as a senior. He led all freshman running backs in the SEC with 682 yards on 165 carries with five touchdowns. Toefield majored in general studies.

Professional career

Jacksonville Jaguars

Toefield was a backup running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars, behind Fred Taylor and usually

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, until 2008.

Carolina Panthers

On March 7, 2008, he was signed by the

. He was released during final cuts on August 30 and spent the year out of football.

New York Sentinels

Toefield was drafted by the

of the United Football League in the

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. He signed with the team on August 27, 2009. Just bought a retirement home in Florida.

External links

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Toefield, Labrandon 1980 births Living people People from Independence, Louisiana Players of American football from Louisiana American football running backs LSU Tigers football players Jacksonville Jaguars players Carolina Panthers players New York Sentinels players