Colin Branch

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Colin Branch

No. 28
Position:	Safety
Personal information
Born:	(1980-03-02) March 2, 1980 (age 44) Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	203 lb (92 kg)
Career information
High school:	Carlsbad (CA)
College:	Stanford
NFL draft:	2003 / round: 4 / pick: 119
Career history
Carolina Panthers (2003–2006) Oakland Raiders (2007)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Tackles: 86 Interceptions: 4 Passes defended: 9 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Colin Leander Branch (born August 30, 1980) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL draft by the Carolina Panthers. He played college football at Stanford.

Early life

Branch graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1998.

College career

Branch played college football at Stanford. As a senior in 2002, he was named Honorable Mention All-Pac-10 after compiling 69 tackles.

Professional career

Carolina Panthers

Branch was selected in the fourth round with the 119th pick of the 2003 NFL draft by the Carolina Panthers.[1][2] In 2004, Branch had 55 tackles and three interceptions for the Panthers, while starting 15 games.[3] During the 2005 season, he suffered a knee injury, missing the season.[4] Branch made 19 tackles and one interception in 2006, with four starts.

Oakland Raiders

Branch signed with the Oakland Raiders on June 8, 2007.[3] He was released by them on August 27, 2007.[5]

Personal life

Branch is currently married to the former April Sage of North Charleston, South Carolina and they have four children together, sons Kendrick, Aaron and Salem Calvin (named after Colin's father, Calvin Stanley Branch, and brother Calvin Stanley Branch Jr.), and daughter Sage.

References

1. "2003 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
2. "Panthers take Stanford safety on second day". Asheville Citizen-Times. Associated Press. April 28, 2003. p. 23. Retrieved November 1, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
3. Dubow, Josh (June 12, 2007). "Raiders' Branch brings versatility". The Salinas Californian. Associated Press. p. 15. Retrieved November 1, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
4. Olson, Stan (August 24, 2006). "5 Things to Watch". The Charlotte Observer. p. C5. Retrieved November 1, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
5. Jones, Jason (August 27, 2007). "RB Bush laying in the weeds". The Sacramento Bee. p. 16. Retrieved November 1, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.