Brendan Gillanders

Brendan Gillanders (born November 27, 1990) is a Canadian former professional football running back who played for the Toronto Argonauts and Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played CIS football at the University of Ottawa.

Early life Brendan Gillanders was born on November 27, 1990, in Orleans, Ontario. After earning the starting job in 2010, he broke his leg on his first carry as the starter. He suffered a lisfranc dislocation on the second day of the Combine. He dressed in 13 games for the Argonauts in 2014, posting six special teams tackles.

Gillanders signed with the CFL's Ottawa Redblacks on February 9, 2016. He dressed in ten games for the Redbacks in 2016, totaling six carries for 23 yards, three receptions for 28 yards, one defensive tackle, and four special teams tackles. He dressed in all 18 games for the first time in 2017, accumulating 21 carries for 133 yards, four catches for 31 yards, 12 special teams tackles, one fumble, and one fumble recovery. He dressed in 16 games, including his first three CFL starts, during the 2019 season, totaling 23 carries for 94 yards, 16 catches for 97 yards, 14 special teams tackles, one fumble recovery, and one two-point conversion.

Personal life During the CFL offseasons, Gillanders worked as a strength and conditioning coach and also volunteered for several youth football teams in the Ottawa area.