Brandon George
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 19, 2000 Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Berks Catholic (Reading, Pennsylvania) |
| College | Pittsburgh (2019–2024) |
| NFL draft | 2025 (undrafted) |
| Career history | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Brandon George (born November 19, 2000) is an American professional football linebacker. He played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers.
Early life
[edit]George attended Berks Catholic High School in Reading, Pennsylvania, where he notched 347 tackles and rushed for 2,753 yards and 48 touchdowns.[1] He was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers.[2]
College career
[edit]As a freshman in 2019, George racked up five tackles.[3] In 2020, he totaled 16 tackles a blocked punt in 11 games.[4] In 2021, George put up 34 tackles with five going for a loss, and a pass deflection.[5] In 2022, he notched 13 tackles with two being for a loss, and a sack, in just four games due to injury, where he utilized a redshirt.[6] In 2023, George played in all 12 games, where he recorded 49 tackles with four and a half being for a loss, and an interception.[7] In the 2024 season opener, he tallied seven tackles and a forced fumble in a victory over Kent State.[8] During the 2024 season, George was a full-time starter, where he notched 80 tackles with six being for a loss, two sacks, and three forced fumbles.[9]
Professional career
[edit]| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 3+1⁄4 in (1.91 m) | 246 lb (112 kg) | 33 in (0.84 m) | 9+3⁄4 in (0.25 m) | 4.65 s | 1.59 s | 2.66 s | 4.14 s | 6.98 s | 42.5 in (1.08 m) | 10 ft 8 in (3.25 m) | 28 reps | |
| All values from Pro Day[10][11] | ||||||||||||
After not being selected in the 2025 NFL draft, George signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent.[12] He was waived on May 5, 2026.[13]
References
[edit]- ↑ Thompson, Stephen. "On verge of setting a school record, Pitt ironman Brandon George learned to appreciate the grind". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
- ↑ Wilson, Mike. "Pat Signal: Brandon George commits to Pitt". Cardiac Hill. Archived from the original on December 6, 2023. Retrieved April 27, 2025.
- ↑ Scarcella, Rich. "Berks Catholic grad Brandon George willing to help Pitt football team any way he can". Reading Eagle. Archived from the original on March 23, 2023. Retrieved April 27, 2025.
- ↑ Campbell, Dominic. "Pitt LB Makes All-Star Game Roster". Pittsburgh Panthers on SI. SI.com. Archived from the original on April 27, 2025. Retrieved April 27, 2025.
- ↑ Scarcella, Rich. "Berks Catholic grad Brandon George looks for more football success at Pitt". Reading Eagle. Archived from the original on September 13, 2022. Retrieved April 27, 2025.
- ↑ Campbell, Dominic. "Chiefs Sign Pitt LB Brandon George as UDFA". Pittsburgh Panthers on SI. SI.com. Archived from the original on April 27, 2025. Retrieved April 27, 2025.
- ↑ Dipaola, Jerry. "Pitt linebacker Brandon George announces plans to transfer". TribLive.com. Archived from the original on December 3, 2023. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
- ↑ Scarcella, Rich. "Former Berks Catholic star Brandon George finally gets his opportunity to shine at Pitt". Reading Eagle. Retrieved April 27, 2025.
- ↑ Thompson, Stephen. "Pitt's Brandon George, Donovan McMillon post impressive pro day numbers in front of NFL scouts". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Archived from the original on March 31, 2025. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
- ↑ "Brandon George College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
- ↑ "Brandon George RAS". RAS.Football. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
- ↑ Adamski, Chris. "Pitt's Brandon George to sign with Kansas City Chiefs". TribLive.com. Archived from the original on April 27, 2025. Retrieved April 27, 2025.
- ↑ Dougherty, Nathan (May 5, 2026). "Chiefs Cut Ties With 25-Year-Old Linebacker After Promising Start". Heavy.com. Retrieved June 14, 2026.