Brandon Lang Explained

Brandon Lang
Number:91
Position:Defensive end
Birth Date:18 June 1986
Birth Place:Atlanta, Georgia
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lbs:266
High School:Tucker (Tucker, Georgia)
College:Troy
Undraftedyear:2010
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Tackles
Statvalue1:1
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:1.0
Statlabel3:Interceptions
Statvalue3:0
Statlabel4:Forced fumbles
Statvalue4:0
Cfl-Archive:https://web.archive.org/web/20150921051708/http://www.cfl.ca/roster/show/id/5501

Brandon Montez Lang (born June 18, 1986 in Tucker, Georgia) is a gridiron football defensive end. He attended Troy University, where he graduated from in 2010. After going undrafted in the 2010 NFL draft, he signed as an undrafted free agent with the San Diego Chargers.,[1] and then was signed by the Edmonton Eskimos on September 25, 2012.[2]

He was also a member of the Orlando Predators.[3]

High school career

Lang attended Tucker High School in Georgia, where he helped his team to a 34-4 record over three seasons while playing both tight end and defensive end. Lang was twice named both first-team All-State (AJC) and All-Region. As a defensive player, he recorded 290 career tackles including 71 sacks. He was also credited with 18 career fumble recoveries and 122 tackles for loss.

He initially committed to play football at Georgia, but instead attended Hargrave Military Academy. Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, Lang was ranked 10th among prep school prospects in 2005. It has been reported by NFL blogger Gil Brant that Lang signed with the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent shortly after the draft.

College career

In 2006, he committed to Troy and became part of the defensive line rotation as a freshman. In 2007, Lang started three games before a knee injury ended his season. In 2008, Lang was rated as the Sun Belt Conference's top NFL Draft prospect by Sporting News.

During the 2008 season, Lang earned 9 sacks and 56 tackles over the 13 game season. Following the year, he was named to the top 100 returning players in college football, ranking at number 84.

Professional career

San Diego Chargers

Shortly after going undrafted in 2010, Lang signed with the San Diego Chargers as a free agent. He was released by the Chargers on November 22, 2010, but later re-signed. He was released again on July 28, 2011.[4]

Orlando Predators

Lang was signed by the Arena Football League team, the Orlando Predators on December 6, 2011.[5]

Edmonton Eskimos

Lang was signed by the Edmonton Eskimos on September 25, 2012.[6]

Ottawa Redblacks

Lang was signed by the Ottawa Redblacks on February 13, 2014.[7] Lang was released by the Ottawa Redblacks on October 14, 2014.[8]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Chargers release WR Buster Davis as camp opens; Turner impressed with rookie QB Tolzien. Associated Press. The Washington Post. 29 July 2011.
  2. Web site: Eskimos bulk up on defensive line | Edmonton Eskimos . 2012-09-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121127042158/http://esks.com/article/eskimos-bulk-up-on-defensive-line . 2012-11-27 . dead .
  3. News: Orlando Predators Add Former NFL Linebacker Brandon Lang . Orlando Predators official website . 20 January 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120509233242/http://www.orlandopredators.com/news/orlando-predators-add-former-nfl-linebacker-brandon-lang-200.php . 9 May 2012 .
  4. News: Chargers release WR Buster Davis as camp opens; Turner impressed with rookie QB Tolzien. Associated Press. The Washington Post. 29 July 2011.
  5. News: Preds add former NFL linebacker Brandon Lang. Orlando Post. 20 January 2013.
  6. Web site: Eskimos bulk up on defensive line | Edmonton Eskimos . 2012-09-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121127042158/http://esks.com/article/eskimos-bulk-up-on-defensive-line . 2012-11-27 . dead .
  7. Web site: FA14: RedBlacks ink Smith, Lang, three others . 2017-08-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150923225152/http://www.cfl.ca/article/redblacks-ink-smith-land-three-others . 2015-09-23 . dead .
  8. http://us9.campaign-archive2.com/?u=d4de6a98c3a55f12911ee7070&id=af98813e59 FA14: News Release: Transactions; October 14, 2014