Brandon Lee Graham is an American football player who plays at the defensive end in National Football League (NFL). Going through ups and downs, injuries and recoveries, Graham has now played more than 11 seasons in the NFL.
In more than a decade of his career, Graham is considered to be one of the best pass rushers in the NFL having won many prestigious awards and recognitions. Graham plays for Philadelphia Eagles and wears the number 55 jersey.
Brandon Graham Early Life & Education
Brandon Graham was born in the year 1988 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. His birthday is on April 3, which makes his age 34 now.
Brandon has three sisters, Brianna Walton, Brittany Duncan, and Mikyla Walton.
Brandon’s father, Darrick Walton, and his mother, Tasha Graham, once told that they made Brandon play football just to keep him busy because they were told about his discipline problem by his kinder garden teachers.
Brandon’s father added, Detroit was a rough city to live in, so his parents wanted to make sure, Brandon stay close to his family and keep him busy and keep him out of the bad stuff.
They also stated that they never thought that their decision at that time, would turn Brandon into this solid number 55 that he has turned out to be.
Graham attended college in Michigan and played for the Michigan Wolverines football team. Later he went to Crockett High School for his further studies and there he played as captain for the 2006 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
When Was Brandon Graham Drafted By Philadelphia Eagles?
Brandon Graham was drafted by Philadelphia Eagles in the 2010 NFL draft and he signed a five-year contract worth $16.9 million on July 29, 2010, as per wiki.
Brandon used to play for the University of Michigan Wolverines in college. Graham also played in the U.S. Army All- American Bowl.
He was the first Michigan Athlete to play in the U.S Army All-American Bowl. Unaware of the rules, Graham was violating Michigan state rules by participating in the game and he was suspended to play the game for a while.
During the period Brandon added 18 kg to his weight.
What Injury Kept Brandon Out For Nearly A Year?
Brandon has suffered from a lot of injuries in his career. In 2010, Brandon tore his right ACL and meniscus and required microfracture surgery.
In 2017, Graham suffered a high-ankle sprain in week 16 of the year. In 2020, Graham suffered a head injury during the Eagles’ game in Washington.
Recently, Graham tore his Achilles tendon, which nearly kept him off for a year in 2021. He returned back in the game in September of 2022.
Who Is Brandon Graham Married To?
Brandon Graham is married to his longtime partner and also his high schoolmate, Carlyne Graham. They exchanged wedding vows in front of around 300 guests on May 24, 2014.
Brandon and his wife Carlyne are blessed with two children. They had their first daughter in 2016, her name is Abigail Graham, and their first son in 2019 named Bryson Walton Graham.
More Into Brandon Graham’s Married Life
Brandon and Carlyne met in 2002 at Crockett High School where they fell in love and began dating. After graduation Brandon enrolled at the University of Michigan while Carlyne went to Lane College. Though their distance increased, their love was the same.
Graham and Carlyne live together with their two children and a dog named Midnight in Philadelphia. The sweet NFL couple shares cute photos and messages on their respective social media accounts, exhibiting the relationship that they share. Carlyne arranged a helicopter tour over LA for her husband on his 27th birthday in 2015.
Carlyne Graham joined the US Army at a very young age and served in there for around three years. Graham currently owns a business. She is a pretty, bold woman and Graham’s oldest friend too.
What Is The Net Worth of Brandon Graham?
Brandon Graham’s estimated net worth is about $32 million. Brandon signed his professional contract with Philadelphia Eagles 2010 on 29 July 2010 which was a 5-year deal that included $12.67 million as a guaranteed amount.
Brandon has been renewing his contracts and also signing new contracts with the Eagles to date.
Apart from his football career, he is also earning through brand endorsements, advertisements, and social media posts.
Brandon Graham’s Physical Statistics.
Brandon Graham is a big lad with a height of 6 feet 2 inches (1.88m) and a body weight of 120 kg (265 lbs).
Brandon has a black skin tone with black eyes and black hair. Brandon likes keeping his hair short and his beard long.
