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Brandin 
Echols

CB
#26
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PIT Steelers
5'10"
175lbs
28y/o
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Overall Grade '25
72
22nd/114 - CBs
Snap Count '25
523
80th/217 - CBs
Interceptions '25
2
19th/114 - CBs
Pass Breakups '25
3
68th/114 - CBs
Brandin Echols headshot
Brandin
Echols
CB
#26
|
PIT Steelers
BIO
GRADES
SEASON STATS
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Summary Bio

Last updated: 4/1/2026
Brandin Echols is a cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers who earned a 72.0 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2025 season, 22nd among 114 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 73.3 ranked 22nd among 114 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 57.7 ranked 64th at the position.
He recorded 2 interceptions on the season. Echols broke up 3 passes in coverage. He allowed a 87.1 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 45 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 41 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.

Career

Teams
Year
Pittsburgh Steelers
2025 - Present
New York Jets
2021 - 2024
Kentucky Wildcats
2019 - 2020
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PFF Grades

2025
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
72.0
AVG
22nd/114 CBs
COVERAGE GRADE
73.3
AVG
22nd/114 CBs
PASS RUSH GRADE
60.2
AVG
33rd/114 CBs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
57.7
AVG
64th/114 CBs

Season Stats

2025
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
41
51st/114 CBs
INTERCEPTIONS
2
19th/114 CBs
TOTAL PRESSURES
3
19th/114 CBs
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
45
26th/114 CBs

Defense

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Rank
51
st
Solo Tackles
41
92
nd
Assists
3
13
th
Forced Fumbles
1
22
nd
Stops
21
11
th
Sacks
1
64
th
Missed Tackles
8
19
th
Interceptions
2
72
nd
Passer Rating Allowed
87.1
96
th
Yards per Reception Allowed
9.9
19
th
Total Pressures
3
68
th
PBUs
3
26
th
Receptions Allowed
45

Snaps

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Rank
80
th
Total Snaps
523
95
th
Run Defense Snaps
146
24
th
Pass Rush Snaps
12
73
rd
Coverage Snaps
365