Brandon T. Siler, born on December 5, 1985, is a retired American NFL player who spent six seasons as a linebacker in the league.
Prior to his professional career, he played college football for the University of Florida and was a member of the Gators’ 2006 National Championship Team.
Siler played for the San Diego Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL. In addition to his football career, he is involved in various ventures as an entrepreneur, author, and public speaker. He is the creator of Legacy Pro Sports.
REAL FACTS ABOUT BRANDON SILER
FULL NAME: Brandon T. Siler
BETTER KNOWN AS: Brandon Siler
DATE OF BIRTH: 5 December 1985
PLACE OF BIRTH: Daytona Beach, Florida
NATIONALITY: American
OCCUPATION: Professional Football Player, Entrepreneur, Author
MARITAL STATUS: Married
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Brandon Siler was born on December 5, 1985, in Daytona Beach, Florida, at a public health facility. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Siler, are African-American.
Siler grew up in predominantly African-American neighborhoods and attended a Pentecostal church with a mostly African-American congregation. He received his education at reputable elementary and secondary schools in Florida.
Siler gained recognition as a standout player for the Evans Trojans, the football team at Maynard Evans High School in Orlando, Florida.
His exceptional performance on the team caught the attention of college football recruiters, who offered him scholarships.
Ultimately, Siler chose to accept a scholarship to the University of Florida in Gainesville.
He played for the Florida Gators under coaches Ron Zook and Urban Meyer from 2004 to 2006. Meyer took over as head coach during Siler’s second year at the university.
Brandon Siler completed his education at Maynard Evans High School in Orlando, Florida, and later obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology from the University of Florida.
CAREER
During his time playing for the Gators in 2005, Siler managed to recover seven fumbles. His exceptional performance in his junior season in 2006 contributed to the Gators’ victories in the SEC Championship Game and the 2007 BCS National Championship Game.
His skills on the field earned him recognition, as he received second-team All-SEC and third-team All-American honors from the Associated Press.
Siler was highly regarded by his teammates and coaches for his hard work and leadership.
In 2007, Siler was selected by the San Diego Chargers as the 240th overall pick in the seventh round of the NFL Draft. Initially serving as the backup long snapper, he secured a place on the Chargers’ roster.
Siler made significant contributions to the team’s special teams, recording the second-highest number of tackles. His performance led to more playing time on defense in 2008. After spending four years with the Chargers, Siler decided to move on to new opportunities.
In July 2011, he joined the Kansas City Chiefs. Unfortunately, Siler suffered an Achilles tendon rupture in August of the same year, resulting in him being placed on the team’s injured reserve list and missing the entire 2011 season.
After recovering from his injury, Siler participated in 16 games in 2012. However, his contract with the Kansas City Chiefs expired after the season, and he was not re-signed.
In total, Brandon Siler participated in 74 NFL matches, with 16 of them being his starting appearances.
Throughout his career, he managed to accumulate 180 tackles, two interceptions, and three fumbles recovered.
Additionally, he established Pure Recovery California, an advanced mental health facility that provides a comprehensive method to aid in recovery.
PERSONAL LIFE
Brandon Siler, who is currently 38 years old, celebrates his birthday on December 5 each year.
He is 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 108 kg. Siler maintains a clean-shaven hairstyle and sports a full beard.
He is married and has children. Siler’s grandfather, Herb Siler, was a heavyweight boxer during the 1960s.
Siler and his family reside in a luxurious mansion situated in a gated community in Florida.
After retiring from the NFL, Siler has successfully established a career outside of professional football.
He is now an entrepreneur and holds shares in numerous thriving small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Florida and other parts of the United States.
