Tyler Brayton

Tyler Brayton is a professional football player for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League.

Fast Facts

1. Born: November 20, 1979
2. Birthplace: Richland, Washington
3. Height: 6'6"
4. Weight: 280 lbs
5. Position: Defensive end
6. Jersey: #91
7. College: University of Colorado
8. NFL Draft: 32nd overall in 2003 (Oakland Raiders)

NFL Career

Tyler Brayton was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft. In his rookie season, Brayton played and started in all 16 regular-season games. He recorded 61 tackles and 2.5 sacks on the year. Brayton played his first five NFL seasons with the Raiders. He played in 79 totals games and racked up 175 tackles, six sacks and an interception.

After the 2007 season, Brayton signed with the Carolina Panthers.¹

Jerramy Stevens Incident

During a game against the Seattle Seahawks on November 6, 2006, Brayton got involved in an altercation with Seahawks receiver Jerramy Stevens. Stevens kneed Brayton in the groin, which resulted in Brayton doing the same to Stevens. Brayton was ejected from the game and both players were fined by the league.²

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