Brandon Kyle Weeden, born on October 14, 1983, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is a former American football quarterback. Known for his unique path to the National Football League (NFL), Weeden is also recognized for his earlier career in professional baseball. On social media, particularly Twitter, he remains active, where over 80,000 followers engage with updates about his personal and professional life.
Weeden attended Edmond Santa Fe High School in Edmond, Oklahoma, where he excelled as a quarterback. During his senior year, he led his team to a semifinal appearance, earning accolades such as All-State honors. That season, he threw for 2,863 yards and 25 touchdowns, and was named the Offensive Player of the Year as well as his team’s Most Valuable Player. His high school success laid the foundation for his future careers in both baseball and football.
Before stepping onto the football field at the collegiate level, Weeden pursued a professional baseball career. He was selected by the New York Yankees in the second round of the 2002 Major League Baseball Draft. After spending a year within the Yankees organization, he was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers and later joined the Kansas City Royals organization in 2005. Unfortunately, a series of injuries curtailed his progress, prompting his eventual retirement from baseball.
Weeden returned to Oklahoma and enrolled at Oklahoma State University, where he joined the football team. After redshirting his initial season due to eligibility constraints, he saw limited action in 2008, appearing in just one game. The following year, he played in three games, most notably leading the Cowboys to an 11-point comeback victory against Colorado in a nationally televised game. He would later go on to achieve considerable collegiate success, becoming a full-time starter and setting passing records for the program during his tenure.
Weeden entered the 2012 NFL Draft and was selected 22nd overall by the Cleveland Browns, making him the oldest player ever drafted in the first round at age 28. His rookie season saw a challenging start, including a passer rating ranked among the lowest in the league. However, he showed promise in his second game, completing 26 of 37 passes for 322 yards and two touchdowns. His time with the Browns was marked by inconsistent performance and limited team success.
On March 17, 2014, Weeden signed a two-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys. Initially serving as a backup quarterback, he was thrust into a starting role in Week 8 of the season due to an injury to starting quarterback Tony Romo. Over the course of his NFL career, Weeden attempted 941 passes, completing 544, which equates to a completion rate of 57.8%. He also played brief stints with the Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans before eventually stepping away from professional football.
Brandon Weeden married Melanie Meuser, his longtime girlfriend, in the summer of 2009. They have a son named Cooper. After ending his baseball career, Weeden returned to Oklahoma, where he began reshaping his athletic future. With the support of his family, he pursued a new path in football—a decision that ultimately led to his rise as a starting quarterback in the NFL and added a unique chapter to his multifaceted career journey.
| Birth Date: | 14 Oct, 1983 |
| Age: | 36 yrs |
| Occupations: | Baseball player American football player |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Oklahoma City |
| Education: | Edmond Santa Fe High School |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American football player |
| Twitter Id: | Bweeden3 |
