Brandon George
| No. 50 – Kansas City Chiefs | |
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| Position: | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | November 19, 2000 Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Berks Catholic (Reading, Pennsylvania) |
| College: | Pittsburgh (2019–2024) |
| NFL draft: | 2025: undrafted |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: | Active |
Brandon George (born November 19, 2000) is an American professional football linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers.
Early life and high school
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
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
After not being selected in the 2025 NFL draft, George signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent.[10]
References
- ^ 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. Retrieved April 27, 2025.
- ^ Scarcella, Rich. "Berks Catholic grad Brandon George willing to help Pitt football team any way he can". Reading Eagle. Retrieved April 27, 2025.
- ^ Campbell, Dominic. "Pitt LB Makes All-Star Game Roster". Pittsburgh Panthers on SI. SI.com. Retrieved April 27, 2025.
- ^ Scarcella, Rich. "Berks Catholic grad Brandon George looks for more football success at Pitt". Reading Eagle. Retrieved April 27, 2025.
- ^ Campbell, Dominic. "Chiefs Sign Pitt LB Brandon George as UDFA". Pittsburgh Panthers on SI. SI.com. Retrieved April 27, 2025.
- ^ Dipaola, Jerry. "Pitt linebacker Brandon George announces plans to transfer". TribLive.com. 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. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
- ^ Adamski, Chris. "Pitt's Brandon George to sign with Kansas City Chiefs". TribLive.com. Retrieved April 27, 2025.