Brandon George
| No. 50 – Kansas City Chiefs | |
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| Position: | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Berks Catholic High School |
| College: | Pittsburgh (2019–2024) |
| Undrafted: | 2025 |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: | Active |
Brandon George is an American football linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Pittsburgh.
Early life and high school
[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]After not being selected in the 2025 NFL draft, George signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent.[10]
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. 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.