Brandon Facyson

Brandon Facyson (born September 8, 1994) is an American football cornerback for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Virginia Tech.

Brandon Facyson
No. 35 – Las Vegas Raiders
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1994-09-08) September 8, 1994
Jacksonville, Florida
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:197 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High school:Northgate (Newnan, Georgia)
College:Virginia Tech
Undrafted:2018
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of Week 9, 2021
Total tackles:79
Sacks:0
Forced fumbles:1
Pass deflections:6
Interceptions:1
Player stats at NFL.com

Professional career

Los Angeles Chargers

Facyson signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2018.[1] Facyson finished his rookie season with 3 tackles, playing in 15 games as well as both playoff games for the Chargers.[2] In Facyson's second season he made his first professional start in a Week 2 loss to the Lions.[3] Facyson finished his second season starting 4 games, playing in all 16, and recording 41 tackles.[4]

Facyson was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on November 7, 2020,[5] and activated on November 25.[6]

Facyson re-signed with the Chargers on March 19, 2021.[7] He was waived on September 1, 2021 and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[8]

Las Vegas Raiders

On October 6, 2021, Facyson was signed by the Las Vegas Raiders off the Chargers practice squad.[9] 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.[10]

References
  1. Times-Dispatch, MIKE BARBER Richmond. "Virginia Tech senior Brandon Facyson plays with guts, in every sense". Richmond Times-Dispatch.
  2. "NFL Players | Past & Current NFL Players".
  3. "NFL Players | Past & Current NFL Players".
  4. "Brandon Facyson Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  5. "Los Angeles Chargers place CB Brandon Facyson on COVID-19 list". ESPN.com. November 7, 2020. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  6. "Chargers' Brandon Facyson: Back from COVID list". CBSSports.com. November 25, 2020. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  7. "Welcome Back, Brandon Facyson and Michael Badgley!". Chargers.com. March 19, 2021. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
  8. "Chargers Announce Practice Squad and Claim Two Players Off Waivers". Chargers.com. September 1, 2021.
  9. Williams, Charean (October 5, 2021). "Raiders are signing Brandon Facyson off Chargers' practice squad". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  10. "Las Vegas Raiders at Denver Broncos - October 17th, 2021". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
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