- Brandon Siler
Infobox NFLactive
caption=
currentteam=San Diego Chargers
currentnumber=59
currentpositionplain=Inside linebacker
birthdate=birth date and age|1985|12|5
birthplace=Daytona Beach, Florida
heightft=6
heightin=2
weight=239
debutyear=2007
debutteam=San Diego Chargers
college=Florida
draftyear=2007
draftround=7
draftpick=240
pastteams=
*San Diego Chargers (2007-current)
nfl=SIL247433Brandon Siler (born
December 5 ,1985 ) is anAmerican football linebacker for theSan Diego Chargers in theNFL .College career
A star at Orlando's
Evans High School , Siler chose the Florida Gators over the Tennessee Volunteers and the Maryland Terrapins. His impact came early, as he started six games as afreshman for Florida. His play during his junior season in 2006 helped the Gators win theSoutheastern Conference and National Championship during the 2006 season. He earned All-SEC honors from the AP. Siler is known for his great work-ethic, energy and leadership abilities on the field. He also has a sibling named Devante Walton who he says motivates him all the time and gives him credit for his strong persona. [http://www.gatorzone.com/story.php?id=11342&html=football/news/20061204055600.html&sport=footb]NFL career
2007 NFL Draft
Siler was drafted by the Chargers 240th overall in the last round of the
2007 NFL Draft . However most "draft gurus" suspected him to be a 3rd - 4th round prospect.("* represents
NFL Combine ")San Diego Chargers
Brandon Siler earned a spot on the Chargers Roster & in 2007 contributed highly on special teams, gathering the 2nd highest amount of special teams tackles. In 2008 he looks to continue his great special teams play and receive more time on defense. This time is magnified with the recent 5 game suspension of
Stephen Cooper [http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/chargers/20080416-9999-1s16cooper.html] .Contract
On July 23 he signed a four year, 1.7 million dollar contract with the Chargers.
References
External links
* [http://www.gatorzone.com/football/bios.php?year=2006&player_id=86 Florida Gators bio]
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