Brady Breeze
![]() Breeze in 2021 | |||||
No. 24 – Calgary Stampeders | |||||
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Position: | Safety | ||||
Personal information | |||||
Born: | Medford, Oregon, U.S. | October 9, 1997||||
Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||
Weight: | 205 lb (93 kg) | ||||
Career information | |||||
High school: | Central Catholic (Portland, Oregon) | ||||
College: | Oregon (2016–2020) | ||||
NFL draft: | 2021: 6th round, 215th pick | ||||
Career history | |||||
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||
Roster status: | Practice roster | ||||
CFL status: | American | ||||
Career highlights and awards | |||||
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Career NFL statistics as of 2023 | |||||
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Stats at CFL.ca |
Brady James Breeze (born October 9, 1997) is an American professional football safety for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Oregon Ducks.
Professional career
Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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5 ft 11+3⁄4 in (1.82 m) |
197 lb (89 kg) |
30+1⁄2 in (0.77 m) |
9+1⁄2 in (0.24 m) |
4.55 s | 1.63 s | 2.64 s | 4.23 s | 7.03 s | 38.0 in (0.97 m) |
10 ft 0 in (3.05 m) |
20 reps | |
All values from Pro Day[1][2] |
Tennessee Titans
Breeze was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the sixth round, 215th overall, of the 2021 NFL draft.[3] He signed his four-year rookie contract with Tennessee on May 17, 2021.[4] He was placed on injured reserve on September 3, 2021. He was activated on October 19, 2021.[5] He was waived on December 11, 2021.[6]
Detroit Lions
On December 13, 2021, Breeze was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions.[7] He was waived on August 16, 2022.[8] He was re-signed to the practice squad on November 1, 2022.[9] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 9, 2023.
On August 29, 2023, Breeze was waived by the Lions.[10]
Seattle Seahawks
On September 4, 2023, Breeze was signed to the Seattle Seahawks practice squad, then released eight days later.[11]
Houston Texans
On November 7, 2023, Breeze was signed to the Houston Texans practice squad.[12] He was not signed to a reserve/future contract after the season and thus became a free agent when his practice squad contract expired.[13]
Cleveland Browns
On June 5, 2024, Breeze was signed to the Cleveland Browns.[14] He was waived on August 16.[15]
Arlington Renegades
On January 30, 2025, Breeze signed with the Arlington Renegades of the United Football League (UFL).[16] He was released on March 20, 2025.[17]
Calgary Stampeders
On August 17, 2025, Breeze signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[18]
Personal life
He is the nephew of former Oregon Ducks safety Chad Cota, and cousin of Oregon Ducks wide receiver Chase Cota.[19][20]
References
- ^ Reuter, Chad; Zierlein, Lance. "Brady Breeze Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
- ^ "Brady Breeze, Oregon, SS, 2021 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
- ^ Wyatt, Jim (May 1, 2021). "Titans Select Oregon Safety Brady Breeze in Sixth Round of Saturday's NFL Draft". TennesseeTitans.com.
- ^ Boclair, David (May 13, 2021). "Five Draft Picks Signed Ahead of Rookie Minicamp". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- ^ Wyatt, Jim (October 19, 2021). "Titans Place CB Caleb Farley, WR Cameron Batson on Injured Reserve". TennesseeTitans.com.
- ^ Wyatt, Jim (December 11, 2021). "Titans Activate WR Julio Jones, WR Racey McMath and S Dane Cruikshank from Injured Reserve". TennesseeTitans.com.
- ^ "Lions claim rookie S Brady Breeze off waivers from the Titans". Lions Wire. USA Today. December 13, 2021.
- ^ Ulrich, Logan (August 16, 2022). "Lions Waive S Brady Breeze & WR Josh Johnson". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
- ^ @Lions (November 1, 2022). "#Lions have signed S Brady Breeze to the Practice Squad" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Lions announce roster moves". DetroitLions.com. August 29, 2023.
- ^ Boyle, John (September 4, 2023). "Seahawks Place Dareke Young On Injured Reserve, Sign G Ben Brown Off Practice Squad". Seahawks.com.
- ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (11-07-2023)". houstontexans.com. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
- ^ Thompson, Cole (January 22, 2024). "Texans Sign 12 Players To Reserve/Future Contracts". Sports Illustrated.
- ^ "Browns sign S Brady Breeze". clevelandbrowns.com. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ "Browns sign S Tyler Coyle and LS Rex Sunahara". ClevelandBrowns.com. August 16, 2024.
- ^ @JamesLarsenPFN (January 30, 2025). "Breaking: The Arlington Renegades have signed S Brady Breeze & DB Carlton Johnson" (Tweet). Retrieved January 30, 2025 – via Twitter.
- ^ "UFL Teams Finalize Rosters After Successful Training Camp". www.theufl.com. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
- ^ "Stamps add American DB Brady Breeze to practice roster". CFL.ca. August 17, 2025. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
- ^ "Brady Breeze - Football".
- ^ Pouncy, Colton (May 10, 2023). "Meet the Lions' 14 UDFAs: Who has the best shot to make the roster?". The Athletic. Retrieved September 17, 2023.