| Jim Brandt | |
| Number: | 27 |
| Position: | Defensive back / Halfback |
| Birth Date: | 19 May 1929 |
| Birth Place: | Fargo, North Dakota, U.S. |
| Death Place: | Rochester, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 1 |
| Weight Lbs: | 205 |
| High School: | Olivia (MN) Bold |
| College: | University of St. Thomas |
| Draftyear: | 1951 |
| Draftround: | 12 |
| Draftpick: | 140 |
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| Pfr: | B/BranJi20 |
James Richard "Popcorn" Brandt (May 19, 1929 – November 18, 2020) was an American football player who played three seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 12th round of the 1951 NFL draft. He played college football at the College of St. Thomas and attended Bold High School in Olivia, Minnesota.[1] [2] He was also a member of the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL).