Brandon Jake Bair (born November 24, 1984) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oregon Ducks. Bair was first signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He later played for the Oakland Raiders and the Philadelphia Eagles before retiring after five years in the NFL.
Early life Brandon Jake Bair was born on November 24, 1984, in Rexburg, Idaho. He attended South Fremont High School in St. Anthony, Idaho.
College career Bair played for the Ducks at the University of Oregon from 2007 to 2010. He was a backup his first two seasons and a starter for the final two. He finished his college career with totals of 106 tackles, five sacks, 12 pass breakups, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery.
Professional career
Career statistics
NFL
Legend Bold Career high
Year Team Games Tackles Fumbles Interceptions Other GP GS Comb Solo Ast Sack TFL FF FR Yds TD Int Yds Avg Lng TD PD QBHits 2011 KC — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 2012 OAK — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 2014 PHI 16 0 17 14 3 1.5 3 — — — — — — — — — 1 2 2015 PHI 5 2 11 6 5 — — — — — — — — — — — 3 — Career 21 2 28 20 8 1.5 3 4 2
College
+Oregon Ducks statistics Year Team Class Position GP Tackles Interceptions Fumbles Solo Ast Total Loss Sack Int Yards Avg TD PD FR Yards TD FF 2007 Oregon Freshman DT 13 5 1 6 1.0 — — — — — 1 — — — — 2008 Oregon Sophomore DT 13 5 3 8 — — — — — — 1 1 24 — 1 2009 Oregon Junior DT 13 21 24 45 8.5 2.0 — — — — 2 — — — — 2010 Oregon Senior DT 13 25 22 47 16.0 3.0 — — — — 8 — — — —Career 52 56 50 106 25.5 5.0 12 1 24 1
Personal life His younger brother, Stetzon Bair, played football for the University of Oregon. He currently lives in St. Anthony, Idaho with his wife and four daughters and is the general manager of Henry's Fork Homes. He often hosts football camps for kids and teens.
On May 6, 2021, he rescued a man from a burning semi-truck after it was struck by a train in St. Anthony, Idaho. For those actions, he received a Carnegie Medal.
Bair is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
References
External links Oakland Raiders bio Kansas City Chiefs bio Oregon Ducks bio Philadelphia Eagles bio