Brandon Dante Underwood (born June 24, 1986) is a former

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. He was drafted by the

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in the sixth round of the

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and would later be a part of their

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championship team over the

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. He played college football at

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College career

After going to Hamilton High School, Underwood spent his first two years at

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, where he was redshirted as a freshman in 2005. He played in the season opener against Miami, recording three tackles before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury. After his sophomore season, Underwood transferred to Cincinnati, where he earned first-team All-Big East honors in his senior season, recording 4 interceptions including one of Heisman Trophy winner

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Professional career

Green Bay Packers

Underwood was selected in the sixth round (187th overall) of the

by the Packers. He was released on September 3, 2011.

Oakland Raiders

On February 16, 2012, he signed with the

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. He was released by the Raiders on September 7, 2012 after landing on injured reserve.

Dallas Cowboys

On December 31, 2012, Underwood signed with the

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. He was released by the Cowboys on August 27, 2013.

Toronto Argonauts

On January 9, 2014, Underwood signed with the

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of the

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. He was released by the Argonauts on August 31, 2014. On May 30, 2015, Underwood re-signed with the Toronto Argonauts. He was a free agent after the 2015 season.

Calgary Stampeders

Underwood was signed to the

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practice roster on October 10, 2014.

References

External links

Toronto Argonauts bio

Green Bay Packers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Underwood, Brandon 1986 births Living people American football cornerbacks American football safeties Canadian football defensive backs American players of Canadian football Ohio State Buckeyes football players Cincinnati Bearcats football players Green Bay Packers players Oakland Raiders players Dallas Cowboys players Calgary Stampeders players Toronto Argonauts players Players of American football from Cincinnati Players of Canadian football from Cincinnati