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Alan Keith Branch (born December 29, 1984) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Michigan Wolverines and was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the second round of the 2007 NFL draft. He also played in the NFL for the Seattle Seahawks, Buffalo Bills, and New England Patriots.

Key Information

Early life

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Branch attended Cibola High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico.[1] In addition to playing on the defensive line, Branch also played tight end as well as running back and punt returner in high school. He scored three rushing touchdowns and two receiving touchdowns in his senior season and five punt return touchdowns for his career.

Branch was a fairly highly regarded recruit coming out of high school, ranked as high as #6 nationally among defensive tackles.

Branch was also a three-year starter on the varsity basketball team, earning all-district honors as a sophomore and was second-team all-state as a junior.

High school awards
  • Selected to play in 2004 U.S. Army All-American Bowl
  • Gatorade Player of the Year in New Mexico
  • All-State as a junior and senior
  • On May 3, 2017, Branch was inducted to the Cibola High School Hall of Fame

College career

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Branch, along with fellow defensive all-star LaMarr Woodley, anchored one of the best defenses in college football in 2006. He had 57 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, and nine sacks in 35 career games at Michigan.[2] He had his first interception and a fumble recovery against Ohio State on November 18, 2006.[3] Branch played both defensive tackle and defensive end at Michigan.

He earned the following accolades while at Michigan:

  • 2006 ESPN.com All-American Team
  • 2006 All-Big Ten Conference First-team (coaches and media)

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 6 in
(1.98 m) 		324 lb
(147 kg) 		34+1⁄8 in
(0.87 m) 		10 in
(0.25 m)		 5.07 s 1.75 s 2.92 s 4.79 s 7.56 s 27+1⁄2 in
(0.70 m)		 8 ft 11 in
(2.72 m)		 33 reps

Arizona Cardinals

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Branch was selected by the Arizona Cardinals with the 33rd overall pick in the second round of the 2007 NFL draft. The Cardinals acquired the pick from the Oakland Raiders.[4] In the 2008 NFL season, the Cardinals reached Super Bowl XLIII, but lost 27–23 to the Pittsburgh Steelers.[5]

Seattle Seahawks

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Branch in the 2012 preseason with the Seahawks.

The Seattle Seahawks signed Branch to a two-year contract on July 28, 2011.[6]

Buffalo Bills

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Branch signed a one-year contract with the Buffalo Bills on April 2, 2013.[7][8]

On December 23, 2013, Branch signed a multi-year contract extension with the Bills.[9]

On August 24, 2014, one day after being arrested for a DUI, Branch was cut from the team.[10]

New England Patriots

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On October 21, 2014, it was reported that Branch had signed a 1-year deal with the New England Patriots. The team officially announced the signing on October 29.[11] On February 1, 2015, Branch won his first Super Bowl, defeating his former team, the Seattle Seahawks, by a score of 28–24.[12]

On March 15, 2015, Branch re-signed with the Patriots on a two-year deal worth a maximum of $6.6 million.[13]

On November 21, 2016, Branch was notified that he was facing a four-game suspension for violating the league's policy on substance abuse but did not have to serve any games after the league rescinded the suspension before his appeal was even heard.[14][15] Branch helped the Patriots win 14 games and earn the top seed for the AFC playoffs.[16]

On February 5, 2017, Branch was part of the Patriots team that won Super Bowl LI. In the game, the Patriots defeated the Atlanta Falcons by a score of 34–28 in overtime.[17] The Patriots trailed 28–3 in the third quarter, but rallied all the way back to win the game, which featured the first overtime game in Super Bowl history and the largest comeback in the Super Bowl. Branch recorded three tackles, 0.5 sacks, and a crucial fumble recovery in the fourth quarter that contributed to the comeback.[18][19]

On March 9, 2017, Branch signed a two-year, $12 million contract extension with the Patriots.[20] Branch played 12 games in the 2017 season and recorded 12 tackles. Branch was inactive for the playoffs, but the Patriots still made it to the Super Bowl without him only to fall to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII.[21]

On March 6, 2018, the Patriots declined the option on Branch's contract, making him a free agent in 2018.[22]

NFL career statistics

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Year Team GP Comb Solo Asst Sack FF FR Yds Int Yds Avg Lng TD PD
2007 ARI 11 9 8 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2008 ARI 4 6 5 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2009 ARI 16 18 14 4 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
2010 ARI 16 35 27 8 2.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
2011 SEA 15 34 21 13 3.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
2012 SEA 16 29 16 13 1.0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
2013 BUF 16 39 21 18 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
2014 NE 8 13 8 5 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
2015 NE 16 35 22 13 1.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
2016 NE 16 49 26 23 1.5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
2017 NE 12 12 12 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career 146 279 180 99 10.5 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 15

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Alan Branch is an American former professional who played as a in the () for eleven seasons from 2007 to 2017. Born Alan Keith Branch on December 29, 1984, in , he attended Cibola High School, where he was a four-year letterman in , earning multiple First Team All-State honors and the Player of the Year award in 2003 as a senior; he was also a three-year varsity basketball starter. Branch played at the , where he recorded 61 tackles over three seasons and impressed at the Combine with a 5.07-second and 33 repetitions despite his 6-foot-6, 324-pound frame. Selected in the second round (33rd overall) of the by the —via a trade with the —Branch began his professional career with the Cardinals, appearing in 47 games and accumulating 4 sacks over four seasons (2007–2010). He then joined the for two seasons (2011–2012), earning Second-Team honors in 2011 after starting all 16 games and recording 47 tackles and 2.5 sacks. Branch's career continued with stints at the in 2013 (16 games, 0 sacks) and the from 2014 to 2017, where he contributed to two victories (XLIX after the 2014 season and LI after the 2016 season) while playing in 52 games and adding 2.5 sacks; overall, he appeared in 146 games, tallying 284 combined tackles (185 solo), 10.5 sacks, and 5 forced fumbles. Branch became a in March 2018 and did not return to the league, later receiving special recognition from the New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame in 2017 for his accomplishments.

Early life

Upbringing in New Mexico

Alan Branch was born on December 29, 1984, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He grew up in a working-class family in Rio Rancho, a suburb near Albuquerque. He grew up in a working-class family in this growing community, where his father, David Branch, instilled values of hard work and discipline while balancing two jobs—one as a police officer with the Rio Rancho Police Department for 28 years and another in security and stocking. His mother, Valerie Branch, worked as a respiratory therapist, and together, his parents provided a strict yet supportive environment for their four sons, rarely missing their athletic events. As the middle son, Branch shared a close bond with his older brother David, who played junior college football, and younger brothers Brandon, who played at the University of New Mexico, and Desmond, who competed at Georgia Tech. From a young age, Branch displayed a mischievous yet athletic personality, often entertaining his family with pregame dance routines before youth football games in Rio Rancho. His father coached him and his brothers in local youth football leagues, fostering an early passion for the sport amid the supportive sports culture of the area. Branch also participated in during his elementary and years, showing enough promise as a and to attract Division I college offers later on. The Rio Rancho community, with its emphasis on youth athletics and family involvement, played a key role in shaping his development, providing opportunities to build physical skills and in a close-knit suburban setting. This foundation in multiple sports prepared Branch for his transition to high school football at Cibola High School in Rio Rancho.

High school career at Cibola

Alan Branch attended Cibola High School in , graduating in 2004. In football, Branch excelled as a multi-positional athlete, playing , , and , among other roles such as , , and linebacker. As a junior, he amassed nearly 600 combined rushing and receiving yards while contributing significantly on defense. Over his career, he returned five punts for touchdowns, showcasing his speed and versatility despite his large frame. He earned all-district honors as a sophomore, second-team All-State as a junior, and in his senior year, first-team All-State honors as a along with second-team recognition as a ; he was also named the 2003 New Mexico Player of the Year. Branch was recognized as Cibola High School's for the 2004-05 school year. Beyond football, Branch was a varsity player, contributing on both the perimeter and in the post due to his athleticism. His high coach described him as a once-in-a-lifetime talent who created matchup nightmares for opponents across sports. On May 3, 2017, Branch was inducted into the Cibola High Athletic Hall of Fame in a surprise ceremony during a visit to his .

College career

Time at University of Michigan

Branch, a highly touted four-star recruit from Cibola High School in , committed to the on January 3, 2004, selecting the Wolverines over scholarship offers from programs including , USC, Texas A&M, and . He signed his on February 4, 2004, and enrolled at that summer ahead of his true freshman season. As a true freshman in 2004, Branch appeared in multiple games on the defensive line, primarily at , recording 5 tackles and 2 sacks while contributing to a Wolverines defense that helped the team finish 9-3 and earn a Rose Bowl berth. His early contributions demonstrated quick adaptation to Big Ten competition despite limited behind established veterans. In his year of , Branch emerged as a starter, appearing in all 12 games and earning an honorable mention nod on the All-Big Ten teams selected by league coaches. He tallied 31 combined tackles, including 2.5 sacks and 7 tackles for loss, while anchoring the interior line during Michigan's 7-5 campaign that culminated in a 32-28 loss to in the , where he recorded a game-high 5 tackles for loss. Branch's senior season in 2006 marked his most prominent role, as he started all 12 regular-season games and helped lead a dominant Michigan defense that started 11-0 before a 42-39 loss to Ohio State. He finished with 25 tackles and 2 sacks, often rotating between and positions to provide versatility in Lloyd Carr's defensive schemes. Following the Rose Bowl appearance, where Michigan fell 32-18 to USC, Branch announced on January 8, 2007, that he would forgo his final year of eligibility to enter the . Over three seasons at (2004–2006), Branch amassed 61 total tackles and 6.5 sacks in 36 games, with 24 starts, showcasing his physical presence and ability to disrupt opposing offenses from multiple alignments on the defensive line.

College achievements

During his time at the , Alan Branch demonstrated a strong balance between academics and athletics, maintaining full eligibility throughout his career while emerging as a key starter on the defensive line as early as his true freshman season in 2004. This allowed him to contribute significantly to the Wolverines' defenses without academic setbacks, a feat noted in profiles highlighting his disciplined approach to both pursuits. Branch played a pivotal role in Michigan's team successes, including three bowl game appearances during his active seasons: the 2004 Rose Bowl against Texas, the 2005 Alamo Bowl against Nebraska, and the 2006 Rose Bowl against USC. His contributions helped anchor a formidable front that supported the team's 9-3 record in 2004 and 11-2 in 2006, showcasing his impact on Michigan's consistent contention in the Big Ten Conference despite no outright titles during his playing years. In 2006, Branch earned significant pre-draft recognition as an All-American and a first-team All-Big Ten selection, honors that underscored his disruptive presence on the interior line with 25 tackles, six tackles for loss, two sacks, an , and a team-high two fumble recoveries across 13 starts. Scouts praised his rare physical attributes—a 6-foot-6 frame weighing over 325 pounds—for enabling versatility across and end positions, allowing him to excel in both run-stopping and pass-rushing roles. Branch's legacy at is that of a "hidden gem," valued for his potential rooted in athleticism and technique rather than gaudy statistics, as his modest career totals of 61 tackles belied the foundational role he played in elevating the Wolverines' defenses to national prominence.

Professional career

Arizona Cardinals (2007–2010)

Branch was selected by the in the second round (33rd overall) of the after the team traded up to acquire him from the . He signed a four-year contract worth $5.59 million, including a of $2.09 million, marking the beginning of his professional career as a expected to bolster the interior line. In his rookie season of 2007, Branch appeared in 11 games without a start, primarily in a rotational capacity, and recorded 14 total tackles (13 solo) with no sacks as he adjusted to the NFL's physical demands and scheme under defensive coordinator Clancy Pendergast. His limited role reflected early challenges with consistency and conditioning, though his college pedigree as a two-time All-American at aided his draft stock and initial opportunities on a Cardinals defense that finished the year 8-8. Branch's 2008 season was severely curtailed by weight issues and injuries, limiting him to just 4 regular-season games with 6 tackles (5 solo) and no starts or sacks, as he spent much of the year on the inactive list or working to regain form. Despite this, he contributed to the Cardinals' surprising NFC Championship run, appearing in all three postseason games—including the Wild Card victory over , the Divisional win against Carolina, and the NFC Championship triumph over —but was inactive for , where Arizona fell 27-23 to the in a thrilling finish highlighted by a late failed drive. His playoff activation underscored his potential as a depth piece on a unit that ranked among the league's best in run defense during the Cardinals' 9-7 . Branch rebounded in 2009, playing all 16 regular-season games in a rotational role and notching 18 tackles (14 solo) along with 2 sacks, including key pressures that helped Arizona's defense during their 10-6 campaign and Wild Card playoff berth. He appeared in the two 2009 postseason games (Wild Card vs. Green Bay and Divisional vs. New Orleans), recording 4 tackles (3 solo). By 2010, after slimming down during the offseason to improve mobility, Branch earned 3 starts across 16 games, delivering a career-high 35 tackles (27 solo) and 2 sacks while serving as a reliable rotational defender on a line that supported the team's 5-11 finish. His growth in these later years highlighted a developing role as a versatile interior presence, though the Cardinals opted not to re-sign him following the expiration of his rookie deal, allowing him to enter unrestricted free agency in 2011.

Seattle Seahawks (2011–2012)

Branch signed with the as an unrestricted on July 28, 2011, agreeing to a two-year worth $8 million, with $4 million guaranteed, after spending his first four seasons with the . This move brought veteran depth to Seattle's defensive line, where Branch was projected to transition from nose tackle in Arizona's scheme to a more versatile role in the Seahawks' 4-3 defense. In the 2011 season, Branch appeared in 15 games, making a career-high 15 starts as the left , and recorded 34 tackles (21 solo), 3 sacks, and 2 tackles for loss. His performance earned him second-team honors from , highlighting his effectiveness in run defense during a 7-9 campaign for . Branch's role emphasized run-stuffing duties at the 3-technique position, where he helped anchor the interior line alongside Brandon Mebane, often staying on the field for over 60% of defensive in base, , and dime packages to disrupt opposing rushing attacks. During the 2012 season, he started all 16 games, contributing 29 tackles (16 solo), 1 sack, 1 recovery, and 4 tackles for loss, though he missed practice time late in the year due to an ankle injury sustained against the . This effort supported Seattle's playoff push, as the team finished 11-5 and advanced to the divisional round, leveraging Branch's prior playoff experience from the Cardinals' 2008 appearance. Following the 2012 season, Branch entered unrestricted free agency and departed , signing a one-year deal with the on April 2, 2013.

Buffalo Bills (2013–2014)

Branch signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the on April 2, 2013, shortly after being released by the earlier that offseason. The deal provided the Bills with added size and depth along their defensive line, where Branch was expected to rotate as an interior lineman to bolster run-stopping efforts in a 4-3 scheme under defensive coordinator . In the 2013 season, Branch emerged as a reliable contributor on Buffalo's defensive front, appearing in all 16 games with 13 starts. He recorded 39 total tackles (21 solo, 18 assisted) while playing 52% of defensive snaps, focusing primarily on run defense where his physical presence helped occupy blockers and limit gains inside. Though the Bills ranked 28th in the NFL in rushing yards allowed (2,063 total), Branch's role in anchoring the line alongside talents like Kyle Williams marked a step up from the unit's 31st-place finish the prior year. His steady performance earned praise for strengthening the rotation and contributing to an overall defense that ranked 10th in total yards allowed (5,334). On December 23, 2013, Branch agreed to a three-year extension with the Bills worth up to $9.1 million, including incentives for and , securing his spot on the defensive line heading into 2014. However, his tenure ended abruptly when the Bills released him on August 24, 2014—one day after his arrest for driving while intoxicated in —prior to the regular season under new . Branch did not play in any games for Buffalo during the 2014 campaign.

New England Patriots (2014–2017)

Branch signed with the as a on October 21, 2014, following his release from the earlier that summer, agreeing to a one-year worth $855,000. In his first season with the team, he appeared in eight regular-season games with two starts, recording 13 total tackles (eight solo) as a rotational . Branch contributed to the Patriots' postseason run, playing in all three playoff games with seven tackles (six solo), helping the team secure a 28-24 victory over the in . Prior to the 2015 season, Branch re-signed with on a two-year valued at up to $6.6 million, including a $700,000 and $700,000 in guarantees. He emerged as a key rotational player in Bill Belichick's defensive scheme, starting 15 of 16 games and tallying 35 tackles (22 solo), one sack, and two forced fumbles during the regular season. In the , Branch started both games with six tackles (three solo) and one sack, though the Patriots fell to the in 50. His consistent performance provided essential depth along the interior line, allowing for versatile rotations among the defensive tackles. Branch returned for the 2016 season under the final year of his previous deal and played all 16 games with 16 starts, leading the defensive tackles in snaps with 626 on defense and contributing 153 on special teams. He recorded 49 tackles (26 solo), 1.5 sacks, and one forced fumble, serving as a reliable veteran anchor in Belichick's system that emphasized gap control and run defense. During the postseason, Branch started all three games, notching 14 tackles (four solo) and 0.5 sacks, and was part of the Patriots' 34-28 overtime victory against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI. In March 2017, Branch agreed to a new two-year extension with worth up to $12 million, including $3 million in guarantees, bringing his total earnings with the Patriots over his four seasons to more than $11 million. Limited by injuries, he appeared in 12 regular-season games with six starts, registering 12 solo tackles while continuing his role as a depth piece on the defensive line. Branch did not play in the playoffs, including , where the Patriots lost to the . The team released him during the 2018 offseason on March 14.

Career statistics

NFL regular season

Alan Branch appeared in 146 regular season games over 11 NFL seasons from 2007 to 2017, starting 86 of them, while recording 284 combined tackles, 10.5 sacks, 14 passes defended, 5 forced fumbles, and 1 fumble recovery. His career-high tackle total came in 2016 with 49 combined tackles, and he peaked in sacks during the 2011 season with 3.0. Branch's contributions were primarily as a , focusing on run defense and interior pressure, with advanced metrics from indicating solid run-stopping ability in his later years with the , including 9 run stops in 2017 despite limited snaps. The following table summarizes Branch's regular season defensive statistics by year:
YearTeamGames PlayedGames StartedCombined TacklesSolo TacklesAssisted TacklesSacksPasses DefendedForced FumblesFumble Recoveries
2007ARI110141310.0000
2008ARI406510.0000
2009ARI160181442.0200
2010ARI163352782.0120
201115153421133.0200
201216162916131.0201
2013BUF16133921180.0100
2014NE8213850.0100
2015NE16153522131.0220
2016NE16164926231.5310
2017NE126121200.0000
Career-146862841859910.51451

NFL postseason

Branch's postseason career spanned five seasons with three teams, during which he appeared in 12 games, starting 8, and recorded 37 combined tackles, 2.5 sacks, and 3 fumble recoveries. Although he was part of the roster that advanced to following the 2008 season, Branch was inactive for all four playoff contests, including the team's 27–23 loss to the in the . Branch made his playoff debut in the 2009 postseason with the Cardinals, playing in the Wild Card victory over the and the Divisional round loss to the , where he totaled 4 tackles and recovered 2 fumbles. In the 2012 playoffs with the , Branch started both games, including a 1.0 sack in the Wild Card win against the Washington Redskins that contributed to a 24–14 victory, finishing with 6 tackles overall before a Divisional round defeat to the . Branch's most extensive and impactful postseason play occurred with the from the 2014 through 2016 seasons, appearing in 8 games and helping the team to victories in and . In the 2014 playoffs, he logged 7 tackles across three games, highlighted by 3 solo tackles in the 28–24 triumph over the Seahawks. The following year, in 2015, he added 6 tackles and 1 sack during the Divisional win over the and the AFC Championship loss to the . His 2016 postseason included a career-high 7 tackles in the Divisional round against the Houston Texans, 4 tackles in the AFC Championship victory versus the , and 3 tackles with 0.5 sack plus 1 fumble recovery in the 34–28 overtime win against the .
SeasonTeamGamesStartsCombined TacklesSacksFumble Recoveries
2009ARI2140.02
20122261.00
2014NWE3070.00
2015NWE2261.00
2016NWE33140.51
Career-128372.53

Legacy and later life

Awards and honors

During his 11-season career, Alan Branch won two championships with the , earning rings for following the 2014 season and following the 2016 season. He appeared in four s: XLIII with the (a loss), and XLIX, LI, and LII with the (wins in XLIX and LI; loss in LII, where he was inactive). At the collegiate level, Branch received First-team All-Big Ten honors in 2006 while playing for the , along with Second-team All-American recognition for his performance as a that year. Branch was inducted into the Cibola High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 2017, honoring his standout prep career where he also earned New Mexico Player of the Year accolades. In 2019, he was selected for induction into the Sports Hall of Fame as part of the class that included fellow notable athletes, with the ceremony held in 2021 due to scheduling delays. Among his professional recognitions, Branch earned second-team honors as a in 2011 according to , despite never being selected to a during his career. Over his NFL tenure spanning 2007 to 2017, he amassed 284 regular-season tackles, underscoring his longevity and reliability on the defensive line.

Post-retirement

After concluding his NFL career following the 2017 season, Alan Branch became a free agent and officially retired in 2019. He celebrated his retirement with a surprise party attended by family and friends in his hometown of Albuquerque, New Mexico. In retirement, Branch has prioritized family life, expressing a desire to make up for time missed during his playing days, such as attending daddy-daughter dances with his four children. He is married to Ashley Branch since 2012, and their children include Amira (born 2007), Ausha (born 2013), Aaliyah (born 2015), and Alan Jr. (born 2017). Branch has continued advocacy work related to his daughter's food allergies, serving as a spokesperson for Food Allergy Research and Education (F.A.R.E.) starting in 2018. Branch remains active in community efforts in , including donations to , a local organization supporting the homeless, and participation in local events such as a 2024 ribbon-cutting ceremony in Rio Rancho. His volunteer history through the extended to supporting youth programs, domestic violence survivors, and military families, with some efforts continuing into his post-playing years. Reflecting on his career as a two-time champion in a 2024 , Branch noted missing the camaraderie with teammates most of all, particularly the diverse cultural experiences within . As of 2025, Branch resides in the Rio Rancho area of near his parents, with ongoing local recognition through his 2017 special recognition from the New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame.

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  51. https://www.krqe.com/sports/local-sports/albuquerques-own-alan-branch-retires-from-the-nfl/
  52. https://www.patriots.com/news/my-cause-my-cleats-alan-branch-brings-fare-to-light-for-his-daughter-316026
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