Brandon Lamar Facyson (/ˈfsɛn/ FAY-sen;[1] born September 8, 1994) is an American professional football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at Virginia Tech.

Brandon Facyson
Personal information
Born: (1994-09-08) September 8, 1994 (age 30)
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:197 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High school:Northgate (Newnan, Georgia)
College:Virginia Tech
Position:Cornerback
Undrafted:2018
Career history
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:148
Forced fumbles:1
Fumble recoveries:2
Pass deflections:20
Interceptions:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 1+12 in
(1.87 m)
203 lb
(92 kg)
32+58 in
(0.83 m)
9+34 in
(0.25 m)
4.53 s 1.57 s 2.64 s 4.35 s 7.00 s 36.0 in
(0.91 m)
9 ft 10 in
(3.00 m)
16 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[2][3]

Los Angeles Chargers

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Facyson signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2018.[4] Facyson finished his rookie season with 3 tackles, playing in 15 games as well as both playoff games for the Chargers.[5] In Facyson's second season he made his first professional start in a Week 2 loss to the Lions.[6] Facyson finished his second season starting 4 games, playing in all 16, and recording 41 tackles.[7]

Facyson was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on November 7, 2020,[8] and activated on November 25.[9]

Facyson re-signed with the Chargers on March 19, 2021.[10] He was waived on September 1, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[11]

Las Vegas Raiders

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On October 6, 2021, Facyson was signed by the Las Vegas Raiders off the Chargers practice squad.[12] 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.[13]

Indianapolis Colts

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On March 18, 2022, Facyson signed with the Indianapolis Colts.[14]

Las Vegas Raiders (second stint)

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On March 16, 2023, Facyson signed a one-year contract with the Raiders.[15] He was placed on injured reserve on September 8, 2023.[16] He was activated on December 24.

On August 28, 2024, Facyson was placed on injured reserve, and released a few days later.[17]

References

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  1. ^ "2022 Indianapolis Colts Media Guide" (PDF). NFL.com. National Football League. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
  2. ^ "Brandon Facyson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
  3. ^ "2018 Draft Scout Brandon Facyson, Virginia Tech NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
  4. ^ Times-Dispatch, MIKE BARBER Richmond. "Virginia Tech senior Brandon Facyson plays with guts, in every sense". Richmond Times-Dispatch.
  5. ^ "NFL Players | Past & Current NFL Players".
  6. ^ "NFL Players | Past & Current NFL Players".
  7. ^ "Brandon Facyson Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  8. ^ "Los Angeles Chargers place CB Brandon Facyson on COVID-19 list". ESPN.com. November 7, 2020. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  9. ^ "Chargers' Brandon Facyson: Back from COVID list". CBSSports.com. November 25, 2020. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  10. ^ "Welcome Back, Brandon Facyson and Michael Badgley!". Chargers.com. March 19, 2021. Archived from the original on March 21, 2021. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
  11. ^ "Chargers Announce Practice Squad and Claim Two Players Off Waivers". Chargers.com. September 1, 2021.
  12. ^ Williams, Charean (October 5, 2021). "Raiders are signing Brandon Facyson off Chargers' practice squad". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  13. ^ "Las Vegas Raiders at Denver Broncos - October 17th, 2021". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
  14. ^ "Colts Sign CB Brandon Facyson". Colts.com. March 18, 2022.
  15. ^ "Raiders sign CB Brandon Facyson". Raiders.com. March 16, 2023.
  16. ^ "Raiders send CB Brandon Facyson to injured reserve". Raiders Wire. USA Today. September 8, 2023.
  17. ^ "Raiders claim DT Jonah Laulu and S Thomas Harper". Raiders.com. August 28, 2024.
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