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{{short description|American football linebacker}}
{{Short description|American football player (born 1985)}}
{{Use American English|date=September 2024}}
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{{Infobox NFL player
{{Infobox NFL biography
|name = Brandon Siler
| name = Brandon Siler
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| image = Brandon Siler by Gage Skidmore.jpg
|image_size = 250
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| alt =
|alt = Brandon Siler, in white jersey and red pants of Kansas City Chiefs, walks to sideline carrying his helmet.
|caption = Siler in 2012
| caption = Siler in 2023
|number = 59, 52
| number = 59, 52
|position = [[Linebacker]]
| position = [[Linebacker]]
|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1985|12|5|mf=y}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1985|12|5|mf=y}}
|birth_place = [[Daytona Beach, Florida]]
| birth_place = [[Daytona Beach, Florida]], U.S.
|death_date =
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|death_place =
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|height_ft = 6
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|height_in = 2
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|weight_lbs = 239
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|high_school = [[Maynard Evans High School|Maynard Evans]]<br/>([[Orlando, Florida]])
| high_school = [[Maynard Evans High School|Maynard Evans]]<br/>([[Orlando, Florida]])
|college = [[Florida Gators football|Florida]]
| college = [[Florida Gators football|Florida]]
|draftyear = 2007
| draftyear = 2007
|draftround = 7
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|draftpick = 240
| draftpick = 240
|pastteams =
| pastteams =
* [[San Diego Chargers]] ({{NFL Year|2007}}–{{NFL Year|2010}})
* [[San Diego Chargers]] ({{NFL Year|2007}}–{{NFL Year|2010}})
* [[Kansas City Chiefs]] ({{NFL Year|2011}}–{{NFL Year|2012}})
* [[Kansas City Chiefs]] ({{NFL Year|2011}}–{{NFL Year|2012}})
|highlights =
| highlights =
* [[PFWA All-Rookie Team]] ([[PFWA All-Rookie Team#2007|2007]])
* Second-team All-[[Southeastern Conference|SEC]] (2006)
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* [[BCS National Championship Game|BCS national champion]] ([[2007 BCS National Championship Game|2007]])
* Third-team [[All-American]] ([[2006 College Football All-America Team|2006]])
* [[SEC Championship Game|SEC Champion]] ([[2006 SEC Championship Game|2006]])
* Third-team [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]] ([[2006 College Football All-America Team|2006]])
* Second-team [[List of All-SEC football teams|All-SEC]] ([[2006 All-SEC football team|2006]])
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* [[BCS National Championship Game|BCS National Champion]] ([[2007 BCS National Championship Game|2007]])
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| statlabel1 = [[Tackle (football move)|Total tackles]]
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| statlabel2 = [[Quarterback sack|Sacks]]
|statvalue2 = 3.0
| statvalue2 = 3.0
|statlabel3 = [[Interception]]s
| statlabel3 = [[Interception]]s
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| statvalue3 = 2
|nfl = SIL247433
| pfr = SileBr99
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'''Brandon T. Siler''' (born December 5, 1985) is an American former college and professional [[American football|football]] player who was a [[linebacker]] in the [[National Football League]] (NFL) for six seasons. He played [[college football]] for the [[University of Florida]], where he was a member of a [[BCS National Championship]] team. He was chosen by the [[San Diego Chargers]] in the seventh round of the [[2007 NFL Draft]], and also played for the NFL's [[Kansas City Chiefs]]
'''Brandon T. Siler''' (born December 5, 1985) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] player who was a [[linebacker]] in the [[National Football League]] (NFL) for six seasons. He played [[college football]] for the [[University of Florida]], where he was a member of the Gators' [[2006 Florida Gators football team|2006 national championship team]]. He was chosen by the [[San Diego Chargers]] in the seventh round of the [[2007 NFL draft]], and also played for the [[Kansas City Chiefs]].


==Early years==
==Early life==
Siler was born [[Daytona Beach, Florida]].<ref name=pfrprofile>Pro-Football-Reference.com, Players, [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SileBr99.htm Brandon Siler]. Retrieved January 6, 2015.</ref> He attended [[Maynard Evans High School|Evans High School]] in [[Orlando, Florida]], where he was a star high school football player for the Evans Trojans. His grandfather, [[Herb Siler]], was a heavyweight boxer in the 1960s.
Siler was born [[Daytona Beach, Florida]].<ref name=pfrprofile>Pro-Football-Reference.com, Players, [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SileBr99.htm Brandon Siler]. Retrieved January 6, 2015.</ref> Growing up in the [[Pine Hills, Florida|Pine Hills]] area of Orlando, He attended [[Maynard Evans High School|Evans High School]], where he was a star high school football player for the Evans Trojans. His grandfather, [[Herb Siler]], was a heavyweight boxer in the 1960s.


==College career==
==College career==
Siler accepted a scholarship to attend his home-state [[University of Florida]] in Gainesville, Florida, where he played for coach [[Ron Zook]] and coach [[Urban Meyer]]'s [[Florida Gators football]] from [[2004 Florida Gators football team|2004]] to [[2006 Florida Gators football team|2006]].<ref name=ufmediaguide>''[http://web.gatorzone.com/football/media/2011/media_guide.pdf 2011 Florida Gators Football Media Guide] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120402035222/http://web.gatorzone.com/football/media/2011/media_guide.pdf |date=April 2, 2012 }}'', University Athletic Association, Gainesville, Florida, pp. 80–81, 89, 97, 99, 102, 153–154, 185 (2011). Retrieved August 31, 2011.</ref> His impact was felt early, as he started six games as a freshman, and he was recognized as the [[Southeastern Conference]] (SEC) Freshman of the Year.<ref name=ufmediaguide/> The Gators' new head coach [[Urban Meyer]] replaced Zook for Siler's sophomore season in [[2005 Florida Gators football team|2005]], and Siler amassed seven fumble recoveries.<ref name=ufmediaguide/> His play during his junior season in 2006 helped the 13–1 Gators win the [[2006 SEC Championship Game|SEC Championship Game]] and the [[2007 BCS National Championship Game]], and he earned second-team All-SEC and third-team [[All-American]] honors from the [[Associated Press]].<ref>{{Citation |url=http://www.gatorzone.com/story.php?id=11342&html=football/news/20061204055600.html&sport=footb |title=Four Gator Defenders Earn AP All-SEC Honors, Harvin Takes Freshman Of The Year Award |work=GatorZone.com |date=December 4, 2006 |access-date=July 6, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924044845/http://www.gatorzone.com/story.php?id=11342&html=football%2Fnews%2F20061204055600.html&sport=footb |archive-date=September 24, 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Siler was known for his work-ethic, energy and leadership on the field.
Siler accepted a scholarship to attend his home-state [[University of Florida]] in Gainesville, Florida, where he played for coach [[Ron Zook]] and coach [[Urban Meyer]]'s [[Florida Gators football]] from [[2004 Florida Gators football team|2004]] to [[2006 Florida Gators football team|2006]].<ref name=ufmediaguide>''[http://web.gatorzone.com/football/media/2011/media_guide.pdf 2011 Florida Gators Football Media Guide] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120402035222/http://web.gatorzone.com/football/media/2011/media_guide.pdf |date=April 2, 2012 }}'', University Athletic Association, Gainesville, Florida, pp. 80–81, 89, 97, 99, 102, 153–154, 185 (2011). Retrieved August 31, 2011.</ref> His impact was felt early, as he started six games as a freshman, and he was recognized as the [[Southeastern Conference]] (SEC) Freshman of the Year.<ref name=ufmediaguide/> The Gators' new head coach [[Urban Meyer]] replaced Zook for Siler's sophomore season in [[2005 Florida Gators football team|2005]], and Siler amassed seven fumble recoveries.<ref name=ufmediaguide/> His play during his junior season in 2006 helped the 13–1 Gators win the [[2006 SEC Championship Game|SEC Championship Game]] and the [[2007 BCS National Championship Game]], and he earned second-team All-SEC and third-team [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]] honors from the [[Associated Press]].<ref>{{Citation |url=http://www.gatorzone.com/story.php?id=11342&html=football/news/20061204055600.html&sport=footb |title=Four Gator Defenders Earn AP All-SEC Honors, Harvin Takes Freshman Of The Year Award |work=GatorZone.com |date=December 4, 2006 |access-date=July 6, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924044845/http://www.gatorzone.com/story.php?id=11342&html=football%2Fnews%2F20061204055600.html&sport=footb |archive-date=September 24, 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Siler was known for his work-ethic, energy and leadership on the field.


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
[[File:Brandon Siler.JPG|thumb|Siler with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2012]]

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Siler was projected as a second–to–third round selection in the [[2007 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{Citation |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/2007/draft/players/11181.html |title=Brandon Siler Draft Profile |date=April 2007 |work=Sports Illustrated }}</ref> However, he was drafted by the [[San Diego Chargers]] 240th overall in the seventh and final round of the [[2007 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{Citation |url=http://www.nctimes.com/sports/football/professional/nfl/chargers/article_4002fc1b-3cba-57f0-88b6-0a8097ed830d.html |title=Devastated by fall, Siler looks to rise |newspaper=North County Times |last=Sullivan |first=Mike |date=May 7, 2007 |access-date=January 11, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100416145136/http://www.nctimes.com/sports/football/professional/nfl/chargers/article_4002fc1b-3cba-57f0-88b6-0a8097ed830d.html |archive-date=April 16, 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

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| note = All values from NFL Combine, except 20ss and BP, which are from Florida Pro Day.<ref>[http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/profile.php?pyid=10569 *Brandon Siler, ILB, Florida - 2007 NFL Draft Scout Profile, Powered by The SportsXchange<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080315070153/http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/profile.php?pyid=10569 |date=March 15, 2008 }}</ref>
| note = All values from [[NFL Combine]], except 20ss and BP, which are from Florida [[Pro Day]].<ref>[http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/profile.php?pyid=10569 *Brandon Siler, ILB, Florida - 2007 NFL Draft Scout Profile, Powered by The SportsXchange<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080315070153/http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/profile.php?pyid=10569 |date=March 15, 2008 }}</ref>
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===San Diego Chargers===
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Siler, who also served as the Chargers backup [[long snapper]], earned a spot on the Chargers roster and in 2007, he contributed on special teams, gathering the second highest number of special teams tackles. In 2008, he continued excelling on special teams and received more time on defense. His playing time expanded with the four-game suspension of [[Stephen Cooper (American football)|Stephen Cooper]].<ref>{{Citation |url=http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/chargers/20080416-9999-1s16cooper.html |title=Linebacker will sit out season's first four games |first=Kevin |last=Acee |newspaper=San Diego Union-Tribune |date=April 16, 2008}}</ref>
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Siler was projected as a second–to–third round selection in the [[2007 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Citation |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/2007/draft/players/11181.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070506033252/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/2007/draft/players/11181.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=May 6, 2007 |title=Brandon Siler Draft Profile |date=April 2007 |work=Sports Illustrated }}</ref> However, he was selected by the [[San Diego Chargers]] 240th overall in the seventh and final round of the [[2007 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Citation |url=http://www.nctimes.com/sports/football/professional/nfl/chargers/article_4002fc1b-3cba-57f0-88b6-0a8097ed830d.html |title=Devastated by fall, Siler looks to rise |newspaper=North County Times |last=Sullivan |first=Mike |date=May 7, 2007 |access-date=January 11, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100416145136/http://www.nctimes.com/sports/football/professional/nfl/chargers/article_4002fc1b-3cba-57f0-88b6-0a8097ed830d.html |archive-date=April 16, 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2007 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2007/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-11 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


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Siler, who also served as the backup [[long snapper]], earned a spot on the Chargers roster. In 2007, he contributed on special teams, gathering the second-highest number of special-teams tackles. In 2008, he continued excelling on special teams and received more time on defense. His playing time expanded with the four-game suspension of [[Stephen Cooper (American football)|Stephen Cooper]].<ref>{{Citation |url=http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/chargers/20080416-9999-1s16cooper.html |title=Linebacker will sit out season's first four games |first=Kevin |last=Acee |newspaper=San Diego Union-Tribune |date=April 16, 2008}}</ref>
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On July 31, 2011, Siler signed with the [[Kansas City Chiefs]]. He was placed on the [[injured reserve]] list due to an [[Achilles tendon rupture]] on August 25, and appeared in no games during the 2011 season. Siler played in 16 games in 2012, starting four of them. His contract expired after the [[2012 NFL season]], and he was not re-signed. In five NFL seasons, Siler played in 74 games, started 16 of them, and compiled 180 tackles, two interceptions and three recovered fumbles.<ref name=pfrprofile/>

===Kansas City Chiefs===
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On July 31, 2011, Siler signed with the [[Kansas City Chiefs]]. He was placed on the [[injured reserve]] list due to an [[Achilles tendon rupture]] on August 25, and appeared in no games during the 2011 season. Siler played in 16 games in 2012, starting four. His contract expired after the [[2012 NFL season]], and he was not re-signed. In five NFL seasons, Siler played in 74 games, started 16 of them, and compiled 180 tackles, two interceptions, and three recovered fumbles.<ref name=pfrprofile/>

==NFL career statistics==
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! colspan="2"| Legend
|-
| '''Bold'''
| Career high
|}

===Regular season===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
!rowspan="2"| Year
!rowspan="2"| Team
!colspan="2"| Games
!colspan="5"| Tackles
!colspan="5"| Interceptions
!colspan="4"| Fumbles
|-
! GP !! GS !! Cmb !! Solo !! Ast !! Sck !! TFL !! Int !! Yds !! TD !! Lng !! PD !! FF !! FR !! Yds !! TD
|-
! [[2007 NFL season|2007]] !! [[2007 San Diego Chargers season|SDG]]
| 15 || 0 || 25 || 21 || 4 || 0.0 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || '''2''' || '''23''' || '''1'''
|-
! [[2008 NFL season|2008]] !! [[2008 San Diego Chargers season|SDG]]
| 15 || 0 || 25 || 16 || 9 || 0.0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2009 NFL season|2009]] !! [[2009 San Diego Chargers season|SDG]]
| '''16''' || '''7''' || '''67''' || '''52''' || '''15''' || '''2.0''' || '''6''' || '''1''' || '''5''' || 0 || '''5''' || '''2''' || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2010 NFL season|2010]] !! [[2010 San Diego Chargers season|SDG]]
| 12 || 5 || 44 || 34 || 10 || 1.0 || '''6''' || '''1''' || 0 || 0 || 0 || '''2''' || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2012 NFL season|2012]] !! [[2012 Kansas City Chiefs season|KAN]]
| '''16''' || 4 || 19 || 17 || 2 || 0.0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || '''1''' || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! colspan="2"| !! 74 !! 16 !! 180 !! 140 !! 40 !! 3.0 !! 16 !! 2 !! 5 !! 0 !! 5 !! 4 !! 1 !! 3 !! 23 !! 1
|}

===Playoffs===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
!rowspan="2"| Year
!rowspan="2"| Team
!colspan="2"| Games
!colspan="5"| Tackles
!colspan="5"| Interceptions
!colspan="4"| Fumbles
|-
! GP !! GS !! Cmb !! Solo !! Ast !! Sck !! TFL !! Int !! Yds !! TD !! Lng !! PD !! FF !! FR !! Yds !! TD
|-
! [[2007 NFL season|2007]] !! [[2007 San Diego Chargers season|SDG]]
| '''3''' || 0 || '''6''' || '''4''' || '''2''' || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2008 NFL season|2008]] !! [[2008 San Diego Chargers season|SDG]]
| 1 || 0 || 4 || 2 || '''2''' || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2009 NFL season|2009]] !! [[2009 San Diego Chargers season|SDG]]
| 1 || '''1''' || 4 || '''4''' || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! colspan="2"| !! 5 !! 1 !! 14 !! 10 !! 4 !! 0.0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0
|}


==See also==
==See also==
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* [[History of the San Diego Chargers]]
* [[History of the San Diego Chargers]]
* [[List of Florida Gators football All-Americans]]
* [[List of Florida Gators football All-Americans]]
* [[List of Florida Gators in the NFL Draft]]
* [[List of Florida Gators in the NFL draft]]
* [[List of Kansas City Chiefs players]]
* [[List of Kansas City Chiefs players]]
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==External links==
==External links==
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20061021220049/http://www.gatorzone.com/football/bios.php?year=2006&player_id=86 Brandon Siler] – Florida Gators player profile
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20061021220049/http://www.gatorzone.com/football/bios.php?year=2006&player_id=86 Brandon Siler] – Florida Gators player profile
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20100417134217/http://www.chargers.com/team/roster/Brandon-Siler/d6643a3c-8cda-4d76-99ef-e09d87ba1e70 Brandon Siler] – San Diego Chargers player profile
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20100417134217/http://www.chargers.com/team/roster/Brandon-Siler/d6643a3c-8cda-4d76-99ef-e09d87ba1e70 Brandon Siler] – San Diego Chargers player profile
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[[Category:Sportspeople from Daytona Beach, Florida]]
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Latest revision as of 17:40, 14 September 2024

Brandon Siler
refer to caption
Siler in 2023
No. 59, 52
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1985-12-05) December 5, 1985 (age 38)
Daytona Beach, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:239 lb (108 kg)
Career information
High school:Maynard Evans
(Orlando, Florida)
College:Florida
NFL draft:2007 / round: 7 / pick: 240
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:180
Sacks:3.0
Interceptions:2
Player stats at PFR

Brandon T. Siler (born December 5, 1985) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for six seasons. He played college football for the University of Florida, where he was a member of the Gators' 2006 national championship team. He was chosen by the San Diego Chargers in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL draft, and also played for the Kansas City Chiefs.

Early life

[edit]

Siler was born Daytona Beach, Florida.[1] Growing up in the Pine Hills area of Orlando, He attended Evans High School, where he was a star high school football player for the Evans Trojans. His grandfather, Herb Siler, was a heavyweight boxer in the 1960s.

College career

[edit]

Siler accepted a scholarship to attend his home-state University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, where he played for coach Ron Zook and coach Urban Meyer's Florida Gators football from 2004 to 2006.[2] His impact was felt early, as he started six games as a freshman, and he was recognized as the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Freshman of the Year.[2] The Gators' new head coach Urban Meyer replaced Zook for Siler's sophomore season in 2005, and Siler amassed seven fumble recoveries.[2] His play during his junior season in 2006 helped the 13–1 Gators win the SEC Championship Game and the 2007 BCS National Championship Game, and he earned second-team All-SEC and third-team All-American honors from the Associated Press.[3] Siler was known for his work-ethic, energy and leadership on the field.

Professional career

[edit]
Siler with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2012
Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 1+5⁄8 in
(1.87 m) 		241 lb
(109 kg) 		4.62 s 1.56 s 2.66 s 4.39 s 7.34 s 30+1⁄2 in
(0.77 m)		 9 ft 1 in
(2.77 m)		 23 reps
All values from NFL Combine, except 20ss and BP, which are from Florida Pro Day.[4]

San Diego Chargers

[edit]

Siler was projected as a second–to–third round selection in the 2007 NFL draft.[5] However, he was selected by the San Diego Chargers 240th overall in the seventh and final round of the 2007 NFL draft.[6][7]

Siler, who also served as the backup long snapper, earned a spot on the Chargers roster. In 2007, he contributed on special teams, gathering the second-highest number of special-teams tackles. In 2008, he continued excelling on special teams and received more time on defense. His playing time expanded with the four-game suspension of Stephen Cooper.[8]

Kansas City Chiefs

[edit]

On July 31, 2011, Siler signed with the Kansas City Chiefs. He was placed on the injured reserve list due to an Achilles tendon rupture on August 25, and appeared in no games during the 2011 season. Siler played in 16 games in 2012, starting four. His contract expired after the 2012 NFL season, and he was not re-signed. In five NFL seasons, Siler played in 74 games, started 16 of them, and compiled 180 tackles, two interceptions, and three recovered fumbles.[1]

NFL career statistics

[edit]
Legend
Bold Career high

Regular season

[edit]
Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
2007 SDG 15 0 25 21 4 0.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 23 1
2008 SDG 15 0 25 16 9 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2009 SDG 16 7 67 52 15 2.0 6 1 5 0 5 2 0 1 0 0
2010 SDG 12 5 44 34 10 1.0 6 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0
2012 KAN 16 4 19 17 2 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
74 16 180 140 40 3.0 16 2 5 0 5 4 1 3 23 1

Playoffs

[edit]
Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
2007 SDG 3 0 6 4 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2008 SDG 1 0 4 2 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2009 SDG 1 1 4 4 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 1 14 10 4 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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References

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  1. ^ a b Pro-Football-Reference.com, Players, Brandon Siler. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
  2. ^ a b c 2011 Florida Gators Football Media Guide Archived April 2, 2012, at the Wayback Machine, University Athletic Association, Gainesville, Florida, pp. 80–81, 89, 97, 99, 102, 153–154, 185 (2011). Retrieved August 31, 2011.
  3. ^ "Four Gator Defenders Earn AP All-SEC Honors, Harvin Takes Freshman Of The Year Award", GatorZone.com, December 4, 2006, archived from the original on September 24, 2015, retrieved July 6, 2020
  4. ^ *Brandon Siler, ILB, Florida - 2007 NFL Draft Scout Profile, Powered by The SportsXchange Archived March 15, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ "Brandon Siler Draft Profile", Sports Illustrated, April 2007, archived from the original on May 6, 2007
  6. ^ Sullivan, Mike (May 7, 2007), "Devastated by fall, Siler looks to rise", North County Times, archived from the original on April 16, 2010, retrieved January 11, 2010
  7. ^ "2007 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
  8. ^ Acee, Kevin (April 16, 2008), "Linebacker will sit out season's first four games", San Diego Union-Tribune

Bibliography

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  • Carlson, Norm, University of Florida Football Vault: The History of the Florida Gators, Whitman Publishing, LLC, Atlanta, Georgia (2007). ISBN 0-7948-2298-3.
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