Brandon Rutley

Brandon DiAundre Rutley Rutley graduated from Alhambra High School in 2007. Rutley was an all-league running back on the Alhambra football team and also played on the basketball and track teams. He then played on the San Jose State Spartans football team from 2008 to 2011, the first two seasons under Dick Tomey. As a freshman in 2008, Rutley played all 12 games and ran 79 times for 356 yards and 3 touchdowns, with his longest run being a 60-yarder against #13 Boise State. Rutley also had 17 receptions for 183 yards, including a 75-yard touchdown reception. Rutley graduated from San Jose State in May 2012 with a B.A. in communication studies.

Professional career

Rutley attended Oakland Raiders minicamp on a tryout basis after being undrafted in the 2012 NFL draft.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats On August 22, 2012, Rutley signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League. Rutley had 2 rushing attempts for 17 yards. The Tiger-Cats placed Rutley on injured reserve on September 27, placed Rutley on the non-active list on October 11, and released Rutley on November 2.

Montreal Alouettes Rutley signed with the CFL's Montreal Alouettes on June 1, 2014. He had one rush attempt for 6 yards with Montreal. On February 3, 2015, the Alouettes and Rutley agreed to a two-year contract extension. Rutley saw increased playing time in the 2015 and 2016 seasons as the team's backup running back, carrying the ball 83 times for 454 yards in 2015, and 113 times for 495 yards in 2016. After almost a week as a free agent Rutley re-signed with the Alouettes, on a two-year contract, on February 20, 2017. Rutley only played in five games for the Alouettes in 2017, rushing for 291 yards on 49 carries.

BC Lions On January 15, 2018, Rutley was acquired by the BC Lions via trade. He announced his retirement from football on February 26, 2021.

Career statistics Rushing Receiving Year Team 2012 HAM 5 2 17 8.5 15 0 2 24 12.0 14 12014 MTL 1 1 6 6.0 6 0 1 7 7.0 7 02015 MTL 12 83 454 5.5 50 0 20 286 14.3 65 22016 MTL 12 113 495 4.4 23 4 35 305 8.7 38 22017 MTL 5 49 291 5.9 26 0 17 100 5.9 15 02018 BC 1 17 91 5.4 17 1 1 4 4.0 4 02019 BC 11 61 341 5.6 36 0 9 76 8.4 16 0 CFL totals 47 326 1,695 5.2 50 5 85 802 9.4 65 5