Brandon Dorlus

Brandon Dorlus
No. 54 – Atlanta Falcons
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (2001-03-22) March 22, 2001 (age 23)
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:295 lb (134 kg)
Career information
High school:Deerfield Beach (Deerfield Beach, Florida)
College:Oregon (2019–2023)
NFL draft:2024 / round: 4 / pick: 109
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Brandon Dorlus (born March 22, 2001) is an American professional football defensive end for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oregon Ducks.

Early years

Dorlus originally attended Calvary Christian High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida before transferring to Deerfield Beach High School in Deerfield Beach, Florida. As a senior, he had 74 tackles, 11 sacks and an interception that he returned for a touchdown. He originally committed to Virginia Tech to play college football before changing to the University of Oregon.[1][2]

College career

Dorlus played in nine games as a true freshman at Oregon in 2019, recording five tackles and one sack. In 2020, he played in all seven games with one start and had 14 tackles and one sack.[3][4] Dorlus became a starter in 2021, starting 13 of 14 games and finishing with 25 tackles and 2.5 sacks.[5] He returned to Oregon as a starter in 2022.[6][7]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
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
6 ft 3 in
(1.91 m) 		283 lb
(128 kg) 		33+1⁄4 in
(0.84 m) 		9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		 4.85 s 1.68 s 2.79 s 4.85 s 7.43 s 30.5 in
(0.77 m)		 9 ft 3 in
(2.82 m)
All values from NFL Combine[8][9]

Dorlus was selected by the Atlanta Falcons with the 109th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL draft.[10]

References

  1. ^ Furones, David (August 3, 2018). "Deerfield Beach DL Brandon Dorlus commits to Virginia Tech". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
  2. ^ Lichtenstein, Adam (December 19, 2018). "Deerfield Beach defensive lineman Brandon Dorlus signs with Oregon Ducks". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
  3. ^ Crepea, James (December 30, 2020). "Brandon Dorlus' development into all-around defensive lineman comes at right time for Oregon Ducks". OregonLive.com. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
  4. ^ Thorburn, Ryan (August 11, 2021). "Oregon Ducks Brandon Dorlus, Popo Aumavae ready for breakout seasons on defensive line". The Register-Guard. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
  5. ^ Crepea, James (August 23, 2022). "How defensive end Brandon Dorlus has ascended to being 'the alpha' of the Oregon Ducks defense". OregonLive.com. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
  6. ^ Danzer, Paul (August 22, 2022). "NFL dream motivates Oregon Ducks defensive lineman Brandon Dorlus". PortlandTribune.com. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
  7. ^ Crepea, James (June 1, 2022). "Brandon Dorlus provides Oregon Ducks matchup advantage on defensive line, regardless of position". OregonLive.com. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
  8. ^ "Brandon Dorlus Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  9. ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Brandon Dorlus College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  10. ^ Brugler, Dane (April 28, 2024). "Round 4, No. 109: Falcons draft Oregon DT Brandon Dorlus". The Athletic. Retrieved May 19, 2024.