Bryan Braman

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1. When was Bryan Braman born?May 4, 1987
2. What is Bryan Braman known for?Won Super Bowl LII with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2018
3. What is the career span?Seven seasons in the National Football League (NFL)
4. What is the college football affiliations?Idaho Vandals, Long Beach City College (LBCC), and West Texas A&M Buffaloes
5. Who is Bryan Braman?He is a former NFL linebacker who helped his team win a Super Bowl.
6. How did Bryan Braman get into the NFL if he wasn't drafted?He was not picked in the draft, but the Houston Texans signed him as a free agent in 2011 after he proved himself in tryouts.

Undrafted Free Agent: An athlete not selected during the NFL Draft who is then eligible to sign with any team.
Linebacker: A defensive player in American football, typically positioned behind the defensive line, tasked with stopping the run and defending against passes.
Super Bowl LII: The championship game of the 2017 NFL season, played on February 4, 2018, where the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the New England Patriots.
Defensive Schemes: The strategic formations and plays employed by a football team's defense to prevent the opposing offense from scoring.