Brandon Wegher (/ˈweɪɡər/WAY-ger) (born December 9, 1990) is an American former professional footballrunning back.[1] He played college football for one season at the University of Iowa in 2009, rushing for 641 yards and a freshman record eight touchdowns. He also played two seasons at Morningside College in 2013–2014, where he was an NAIA national All-American. In 2014, he set a new NAIA national rushing record with 2,610 yards.[2] His younger brother, Jack Wegher, played running back in three games during the 2016–2017 season at Purdue University.[3] His father, Rick, played college football at South Dakota State University[4] and later professionally in Canada.[5]
Professional career
Carolina Panthers
After going undrafted in the 2015 NFL draft, Wegher signed with the Panthers. He was inactive for all but one game in 2015.[6]
On February 7, 2016, Wegher's Panthers played in Super Bowl 50. He was inactive for the game.[7] In the game, the Panthers fell to the Denver Broncos by a score of 24–10.[8]
On September 3, 2016, Wegher was waived by the Panthers as part of final roster cuts.[9]
Los Angeles Rams
On December 20, 2016, Wegher was signed to the Rams' practice squad.[10] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Rams on January 3, 2017.[11] On May 3, 2017, he was waived by the Rams.[12]
