The recipient of the New England Patriots’ 2021 Ed Block Courage Award has had a career of many ups and downs.
Having spent time at Highland Community College and Auburn, Brandon King did not hear his name called in the 2015 NFL Draft. He did eventually find a team when the Patriots signed him as a rookie free agent, but he was no lock to make their roster. Indeed, he had to start his pro career on New England’s practice squad.
However, King made his way onto the active roster and eventually established himself as a core special teamer.