Brandon Hepburn

Brandon Hepburn (born December 6, 1989) is an American former football linebacker. He played college football for Florida A&M and was selected in the seventh round of the 2013 NFL draft by the Detroit Lions.

Early life Hepburn attended North Rockland High School in Thiells, New York, where he competing in wrestling and played on the football team. As a junior, he recorded 57 tackles and two sacks as a linebacker and fullback. Hepburn was converted to a defensive tackle ahead of his senior season and recorded 132 tackles, eight sacks and an interception. Hepburn was also member of the NAACP Youth Council, the National Honor Society, the Science Honor Society and the Key Club, earning the Journal News Scholar-Athlete award as a senior.

Professional career

Detroit Lions Hepburn was selected by the Detroit Lions in the seventh round (245th overall) of the 2013 NFL draft.

Philadelphia Eagles Hepburn was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad on September 9, 2014. On September 30, 2014, he was released. On October 7, 2014, Hepburn was re-signed to practice squad. On January 5, 2015, he signed a future contract. On August 14, 2015, Hepburn was waived after having suffered an abdominal injury. On August 17, 2015, he was placed on injured reserve. On August 21, 2015, Hepburn was waived from injured reserve. On November 30, 2015, he was placed on injured reserve.

Dallas Cowboys Hepburn signed to the Dallas Cowboys on June 8, 2016. On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Cowboys.

Personal life Hepburn was born in Nyack, New York, on December 6, 1989, the son of Gregory Hepburn and Adris Swift.

Hepburn credited The Magic School Bus and hands-on science kits with igniting his passion for math and science during his early years. As a senior in 2012, Hepburn and his team presented their findings at an American Chemical Society conference in San Diego.