1. Brandon Wilds was born on July 22,1993 and is a former American football running back.
29 Facts About Brandon Wilds
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Brandon Wilds played college football at South Carolina and was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2016.
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Brandon Wilds ran for 1,551 yards and 20 touchdowns as a junior.
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Brandon Wilds finished his high school football career with a total of 500 carries for 2,700 rushing yards and 29 rushing touchdowns in 33 games.
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Brandon Wilds graduated from Blythewood in 2011 and was rated a three-star recruit by Rivals.
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Brandon Wilds received offers from East Carolina, Arkansas, Maryland, Illinois, and South Carolina.
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Brandon Wilds began attending South Carolina in 2011 and entered fall camp as the Gamecock's fifth running back on their depth chart.
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Brandon Wilds became the starter after injuries to Marcus Lattimore, Shon Carson, Kenny Miles, and Eric Baker.
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Brandon Wilds finished his freshman campaign with 107 carries for 486 rushing yards and three touchdowns.
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Brandon Wilds returned the following season, but was held to only seven games and two starts after suffering hamstring and elbow injuries.
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Brandon Wilds finished the 2013 season with 43 rushing attempts for 221 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns.
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Brandon Wilds returned as a junior in 2014 and played in 12 games, starting four.
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Brandon Wilds was South Carolina's second leading rusher with 570 yards and finished with 106 carries, four rushing touchdowns, 18 receptions, 143 receiving yards, and a receiving touchdown.
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Brandon Wilds missed three games in the 2015 season with bruised ribs.
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Brandon Wilds attended and participated in the NFL Scouting Combine.
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Brandon Wilds entered training camp competing to be the Falcon's third running back with Terron Ward.
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Brandon Wilds's first career reception was a 12-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick and he had his first fumble recovery after a fumble by Fitzpatrick.
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On July 28,2017, Brandon Wilds was signed by the Cleveland Browns.
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On October 9,2017, Brandon Wilds was signed to the Jacksonville Jaguars' practice squad.
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On September 1,2018, Brandon Wilds was waived by the Jaguars and was signed to the practice squad the next day.
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Brandon Wilds was promoted to the active roster on September 15,2018.
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On October 15,2018, Brandon Wilds was signed to the Arizona Cardinals practice squad.
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Brandon Wilds was waived during final roster cuts on August 30,2019.
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Brandon Wilds signed with the XFL's Team 9 practice squad during the regular season.
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Brandon Wilds was signed off of Team 9 by the Tampa Bay Vipers on March 9,2020.
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Brandon Wilds had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10,2020.
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Brandon Wilds signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL on May 7,2020.
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Brandon Wilds opted back in to his contract on January 11,2021.
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Brandon Wilds was placed on the suspended list on July 10,2021.