Brandon McDonald
American football player, cornerback
Born
August 26th, 1985
39 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played in the National Football League as a cornerback. Played for teams including the Cleveland Browns and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Was a standout at the collegiate level at the University of Memphis before entering the professional league. Contributed to various defensive formations and made significant interceptions throughout his career. Retired after several seasons in the league.
Played for the Cleveland Browns
Played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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