Brandon Sebastian Explained

Brandon Sebastian
Current Team:St. Louis Battlehawks
Number:38
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:March 5, 1999
Birth Place:West Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lbs:180
High School:Cheshire Academy
(Cheshire, Connecticut)
College:Boston College (2017–2021)
Undraftedyear:2022
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:25
Statlabel2:Interceptions
Statvalue2:3
Statleague:XFL

Brandon Myles Sebastian (born March 5, 1999) is an American football cornerback for the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Boston College and has also played for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL).

College career

Sebastian was a member of Boston College from 2017 to 2021. In 2017, he redshirted during his first season, but in 2018, Sebastian played in 12 games at cornerback with seven starts, recording over 49 tackles, two pass breakups and one interception. In 2019, he started in all 13 games, recording over 45 tackles with a team-high nine PBUs and one interception. In 2020, Sebastian played in all 11 games with eight starts at cornerback while totaling 32 tackles. In 2021, he played in 10 games recording 15 tackles. He finished his collegiate career playing in 44 games, recording 141 total tackles, eight interceptions, one forced fumble and four tackles for loss.[1]

Professional career

Los Angeles Chargers

After going undrafted in the 2022 NFL draft, Sebastian signed with the Los Angeles Chargers on May 1, 2022.[2] He was released on August 30, 2022.[3]

St. Louis Battlehawks

On November 15, 2022, Sebastian was drafted by the St. Louis Battlehawks of the XFL.[4] On April 22, 2022, Sebastian had an interception which eventually led to a 29-yard reception by Hakeem Butler on a pass from A. J. McCarron, and an eventual touchdown by Kareem Walker that helped secure a team victory 53–28 vs the Orlando Guardians.[5] Sebastian started and appeared in all 10 games during the 2023 XFL season while recording over 25 tackles and three interceptions.[6] He re-signed with the team on January 29, 2024.[7] He was placed on Injured reserve on May 15, 2024.[8]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Brandon Sebastian - Football . 2023-11-22 . Boston College Athletics . en.
  2. Web site: Black . A. J. . 2022-05-01 . CB Brandon Sebastian Signs UDFA Deal With Los Angeles Chargers . 2023-11-22 . Sports Illustrated Boston College Eagles News, Analysis and More . en.
  3. Web site: Los Angeles Chargers . 2023-11-22 . www.chargers.com . en-US.
  4. Web site: 2022-11-18 . Rosters for all eight XFL teams: Full draft results and where Vic Beasley, Martavis Bryant landed . 2023-11-22 . ESPN.com . en.
  5. Web site: Lyons . Joe . 2023-04-22 . Battlehawks beat Orlando Guardians by 25 points to maintain XFL playoff hopes . 2023-11-22 . STLtoday.com . en.
  6. Web site: Player Detail . 2023-11-22 . www.xfl.com . en.
  7. UFL_PR . The United Football League has announced the following transactions . 1752119438571425845 . January 29, 2024 . January 29, 2024.
  8. Web site: UFL Transactions . 2024-05-16 . UFLBoard.com . en-US.