Brandon Codrington

Brandon Codrington (born November 17, 2000) is an American professional football cornerback and return specialist for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the North Carolina Central Eagles and was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent after the 2024 NFL draft.

Early life Codrington was born on November 17, 2000, in Raleigh, North Carolina. He attended Broughton High School in North Carolina and was used on the football team as a return specialist, totaling 320 kickoff return yards as a senior. College career Codrington, who was lightly recruited, walked-on at North Carolina Central University in 2019, as he had several family members who had attended the school. In his first year with the football team, he was mainly used as a return specialist and averaged 18.8 yards per kickoff return and 7.8 yards per punt return. He also recorded eight tackles as a defensive back.

Following the 2020 season being canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Codrington started the 2021 season with a game-sealing 77 yard punt return touchdown in the opener against Alcorn State.

Codrington was named third-team All-MEAC at return specialist in 2022, after recording averages of 19.3 yards per kick return and 6.8 yards per punt return.

New York Jets On May 6, 2024, Codrington was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent. He impressed as a returner in preseason, recording a 63-yard kick return and a 31 yard punt return.

Buffalo Bills On August 27, 2024, Codrington was traded to the Buffalo Bills. He logged 619 total return yards on 38 attempts. He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.

On November 15, 2025, Codrington was released by the Bills and re-signed to the practice squad three days later.

Houston Texans On February 5, 2026, Codrington signed a reserve/futures contract with the Houston Texans. On August 30, he was waived.

San Francisco 49ers On September 1, 2026, Codrington signed with the San Francisco 49ers practice squad.