Brandon Facyson Explained

Brandon Facyson
Current Team:Las Vegas Raiders
Number:31
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:8 September 1994
Birth Place:Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:198
High School:Northgate (Newnan, Georgia)
College:Virginia Tech
Undraftedyear:2018
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statleague:NFL
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:148
Statlabel2:Forced fumbles
Statvalue2:1
Statlabel3:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue3:2
Statlabel4:Pass deflections
Statvalue4:20
Statlabel5:Interceptions
Statvalue5:1
Pfr:FacyBr00

Brandon Lamar Facyson (;[1] born September 8, 1994) is an American professional football cornerback for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Virginia Tech.

Professional career

Los Angeles Chargers

Facyson signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2018.[2] Facyson finished his rookie season with 3 tackles, playing in 15 games as well as both playoff games for the Chargers.[3] In Facyson's second season he made his first professional start in a Week 2 loss to the Lions.[4] Facyson finished his second season starting 4 games, playing in all 16, and recording 41 tackles.[5]

Facyson was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on November 7, 2020,[6] and activated on November 25.[7]

Facyson re-signed with the Chargers on March 19, 2021.[8] He was waived on September 1, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[9]

Las Vegas Raiders

On October 6, 2021, Facyson was signed by the Las Vegas Raiders off the Chargers practice squad.[10] In Week 6 against the Denver Broncos, Facyson recorded his first career interception off a pass thrown by Teddy Bridgewater during the 34–24 victory.[11]

Indianapolis Colts

On March 18, 2022, Facyson signed with the Indianapolis Colts.[12]

Las Vegas Raiders (second stint)

On March 16, 2023, Facyson signed a one-year contract with the Raiders.[13] He was placed on injured reserve on September 8, 2023.[14] He was activated on December 24.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2022 Indianapolis Colts Media Guide . NFL.com . National Football League . 4 December 2022.
  2. Web site: Virginia Tech senior Brandon Facyson plays with guts, in every sense. MIKE BARBER Richmond. Times-Dispatch. Richmond Times-Dispatch.
  3. Web site: NFL Players | Past & Current NFL Players.
  4. Web site: NFL Players | Past & Current NFL Players.
  5. Web site: Brandon Facyson Stats. Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  6. News: Los Angeles Chargers place CB Brandon Facyson on COVID-19 list . ESPN.com . November 7, 2020 . December 9, 2020.
  7. News: Chargers' Brandon Facyson: Back from COVID list . CBSSports.com . November 25, 2020 . December 9, 2020.
  8. News: Welcome Back, Brandon Facyson and Michael Badgley! . Chargers.com . March 19, 2021 . March 21, 2021 . March 21, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210321190928/https://www.chargers.com/news/michael-badgley-brandon-facyson-resign-with-bolts . dead .
  9. Web site: Chargers Announce Practice Squad and Claim Two Players Off Waivers. Chargers.com. September 1, 2021.
  10. Web site: Raiders are signing Brandon Facyson off Chargers' practice squad. Williams, Charean. Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports. October 5, 2021.
  11. Web site: Las Vegas Raiders at Denver Broncos - October 17th, 2021 . November 12, 2021 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  12. Web site: Colts Sign CB Brandon Facyson. Colts.com. March 18, 2022.
  13. Web site: Raiders sign CB Brandon Facyson. Raiders.com. March 16, 2023.
  14. Web site: Raiders send CB Brandon Facyson to injured reserve. Raiders Wire. USA Today. September 8, 2023.