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Brandon McGowan

FS

Brandon McGowan is an NFL FS. He last played in 2010 with NE, a career spanning 6 NFL seasons. His 58.1 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 70th percentile among DEFs — solidly above average.

Size

5'11", 207#

College

Maine

Draft

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Seasons

2005–2010

2008 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
38.6

28th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

2 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.53
Pass rush×0.3-0.55
Ball skills×0.25+0.46
Run defense×0.2-0.77
Availability×0.1-1.75

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2009NE58.116
2008CHI38.62
2007CHI57.114
2006CHI31.61
2005CHI45.46

Career profile

Across 5 NFL seasons on file, Brandon McGowan has played in 39 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: CHI (2005–2008), NE (2009).

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2009: a 58.1, in the 70th percentile among DEFs that year.

2008 splits

regular season

2008 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1IND—54.9
Week 2CAR—35.2

Brandon McGowan — common questions

What position does Brandon McGowan play?
Brandon McGowan is listed as an FS.
Which teams has Brandon McGowan played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Brandon McGowan has played for CHI (2005–2008), NE (2009).
Where did Brandon McGowan go to college?
Brandon McGowan played college football at Maine.
How many touchdowns has Brandon McGowan scored?
Brandon McGowan has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Brandon McGowan's ScoutIndex Rating?
Brandon McGowan rated 58.1 for 2009, the 70th percentile among DEFs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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