Branden Dozier


Branden Dozier is an American gridiron football defensive back for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League. He played college football with the UNC-Charlotte 49ers.

Early life and college career

Dozier played running back and defensive back at Washburn Rural High School, where he earned All-City honors before graduating in 2012. He then played at Butler County Community College, where he garnered all-Kansas Jayhawk honors as defensive back. While at UNC Charlotte, he set a single-season tackle record.

Professional career

Dozier attended a Pittsburgh Steelers rookie mini-camp in 2016 but was not offered a contract. After sitting out a year to complete his studies, he reached out to a member of the Montreal Alouettes front office, did a private workout, and was promptly signed to his first pro contract. For the 2017 CFL season, Dozier recorded 60 defensive tackles, including two sacks, as well as 14 special teams tackles. He also scored a touchdown on a 20-yard fumble return. He was the team's nominee for the league's Most Outstanding Rookie award. In 2018, he played in 17 games while recording 84 defensive tackles, 18 special teams tackles, and five interceptions en route to being named a 2018 CFL Eastern All-Star at safety. He was released by the Alouettes on May 13, 2019.
Dozier signed with the BC Lions on June 25, 2019.
As a free agent, he signed with Calgary Stampeders on February 11, 2020.