Brandon Kemp
| No. 66 Hamilton Tiger-Cats | |
| Born: | January 18, 1997 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | Offensive lineman |
| Height | 6 ft 7 in (201 cm) |
| Weight | 310 lb (140 kg) |
| College | Valdosta State |
| High school | Columbia (Decatur, GA) |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2020–2021 | Tennessee Titans |
| 2022 | Indianapolis Colts* |
| 2022–present | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| *Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career stats | |
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Brandon Kemp (born January 18, 1997) is an American professional football offensive lineman for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Valdosta State. He has also been a member of the Tennessee Titans and Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL).
Early years[edit]
Kemp played high school football at Columbia High School in Decatur, Georgia.[1]
College career[edit]
Kemp played college football at Valdosta State from 2016 to 2019.[2] He was redshirted in 2015.[3] He started 11 games in 2016, earning first team All-Gulf South Conference (GSC) honors.[2][3] Kemp appeared in seven games, starting five, in 2017. He played in 12 games, starting 11, in 2018, garnering second team All-GSC recognition and helping Valdosta State win the NCAA Division II national championship.[3] He appeared in 11 games in 2019, earning first team All-GSC and second team Associated Press Little All-America honors.[4][5][2]
Professional career[edit]
Tennessee Titans[edit]
Kemp signed with the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL) on May 7, 2020, after going undrafted in the 2020 NFL draft. He was waived on September 5 and signed to the team's practice squad on September 6, 2020. He was signed to a futures contract on January 11, 2021. Kemp was placed on injured reserve on July 31, 2021. He was released on April 7, 2022.[6]
Indianapolis Colts[edit]
Kemp was signed by the Indianapolis Colts of the NFL on April 15, 2022.[7][6] He was released on August 16, 2022.[6]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats[edit]
Kemp signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on September 20, 2022.[8][2] He was placed on injured reserve on September 22, activated from injured reserve on October 28, and placed on injured reserve again on November 5, 2022.[6] Overall, he played in one game, a start, for the Tiger-Cats in 2022.[2] Kemp was moved to the practice roster on June 8, 2023. He was placed on, and activated from, injured reserve several times during the 2023 season.[6] He appeared in 10 games, all starts, for the Tiger-Cats in 2023.[2] Kemp was re-signed by the team on December 14, 2023.[9][6]
References[edit]
- ^ Staples, Gracie Bonds (May 7, 2020). "In the midst of a pandemic, an NFL dream is put on hold". ajc.com. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f "Brandon Kemp". footballdb.com. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Brandon Kemp". vstateblazers.com. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
- ^ "2019 AP Little All-America Team". nwaonline.com. December 19, 2019. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
- ^ "Kemp Inks Priority Free Agent Contract with Tennessee Titans". vstateblazers.com. April 25, 2020. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f "Brandon Kemp". footballdb.com. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
- ^ Arthur, Jake (April 15, 2022). "Colts Sign Mountainous Offensive Tackle Brandon Kemp". si.com. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
- ^ "Brandon Kemp joins Hamilton Tiger-Cats after NFL stints with Colts, Titans". insauga.com. September 20, 2022. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
- ^ "Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-sign offensive linemen Brandon Kemp, Jakub Szott". ca.sports.yahoo.com. December 15, 2023. Retrieved February 29, 2024.