Brandin Echols

ABOUT BRANDIN ECHOLS

NFL corner back and defensive back that was taken by the New York Jets during the sixth round of the 2021 Draft. Prior to being drafted, he played college football at the University of Kentucky . While there, he was twice named to the SEC All-Academic Honor Roll.

He initially began his collegiate career at Northwest Mississippi Community College. After two years, he then transferred to Kentucky.

He made his official NFL debut playing against the Carolina Panthers during week one of the 2021 regular season. In 14 games, he recorded 59 tackles and two interceptions as a rookie. His football fame has earned him more than 20,000 followers on Instagram.

Although he was born in Memphis, Tennesse, he grew up living with his family in Southaven, Mississippi. He is one of four siblings.

He was taken during the 2021 NFL Draft just like Ja'Marr Chase and Trevor Lawrence .