Brandon Cisse

• Last name is pronounced SEE-say.
• Appeared in 34 games with 12 starts during his collegiate career, spending his first two seasons at North Carolina State (2023-24) and the 2025 season at South Carolina.
• Started all 12 games for the Gamecocks last season, finishing with 27 tackles (19 solo), 1½ tackles for a loss, an interception, a forced fumble and six passes defensed.
• Was named the Newcomer of the Spring on defense and the co-Newcomer of the Spring on special teams in 2025 at South Carolina.
• Appeared in 22 games during his two seasons at N.C. State and posted 38 tackles (22 solo), 1½ tackles for a loss, an INT and six passes defensed.
• Selected by the Packers in the second round (No. 52 overall) of the 2026 NFL Draft, the first player from the University of South Carolina to be drafted by Green Bay in the first two rounds since WR Sterling Sharpe in 1988 (first round, No. 7 overall).
• Played defensive back and wide receiver at Lakewood High School (Sumter, S.C.), posting 37 tackles, an INT, 14 passes defensed, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries while adding 42 catches for 764 yards (18.2 avg.) and eight TDs at WR as a senior in 2022.

Career Highlights:

• Selected by the Packers in the second round (No. 52 overall) of the 2026 NFL Draft, the first player from the University of South Carolina to be drafted by Green Bay in the first two rounds since WR Sterling Sharpe in 1988 (first round, No. 7 overall).
• Was the highest-drafted CB by the Packers since Eric Stokes (first round, No. 29 overall) in 2021.
• Appeared in 34 games with 12 starts during his collegiate career, spending his first two seasons at North Carolina State (2023-24) and the 2025 season at South Carolina.
• Finished his collegiate career with 65 tackles (41 solo), three tackles for a loss, two INTs, 12 passes defensed and a forced fumble.
• Started all 12 games for the Gamecocks last season as a junior, registering 27 tackles (19 solo), 1½ tackles for a loss, an interception, six passes defensed and a forced fumble.
• Was named the Newcomer of the Spring on defense and the co-Newcomer of the Spring on special teams in 2025 at South Carolina.
• Appeared in nine contests for the Wolfpack as a sophomore in 2024, recording 28 tackles (15 solo), 1½ tackles for a loss and five passes defensed.
• Played in all 13 games at N.C. State in 2023 as a true freshman, posting 10 tackles (seven solo) and an INT.
• Played defensive back and wide receiver at Lakewood High School (Sumter, S.C.), posting 37 tackles, an INT, 14 passes defensed, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries while adding 42 catches for 764 yards (18.2 avg.) and eight TDs at WR as a senior in 2022.
• Majored in services management.

2025 SEASON: Started all 12 games for the Gamecocks, finishing with 27 tackles (19 solo), 1½ tackles for a loss, two QB hurries, an INT, six passes defensed and a forced fumble…Vs. Virginia Tech (Aug. 31): Registered four tackles (two solo), a shared tackle for a loss and a season-high two passes defensed. Broke up a QB Kyren Drones third-down pass to force a three-and-out on the Hokies' opening drive of the game and later helped bring down RB Marcellous Hawkins for a 2-yard loss on a fourth-quarter run…Vs. Vanderbilt (Sept. 13): Recorded a season-high five tackles (four solo) and forced a fumble by QB Diego Pavia on a second-quarter scramble that went out of bounds after just a 1-yard gain…At Missouri (Sept. 20): Registered four tackles (three solo), including a stop of RB Kevin Coleman Jr. for a 2-yard loss on a third-down run in the fourth quarter, and a pass defensed. Broke up a QB Beau Pribula third-down pass on the Tigers' opening drive to force a punt…Vs. Kentucky (Sept. 27): Registered two tackles (one solo) and an INT, picking off a QB Cutter Boley pass at the Kentucky 43 late in the first half…Vs. Clemson (Nov. 29): Recorded four tackles (all solo) and a pass defensed, breaking up a third-down pass from QB Cade Klubnik in the third quarter to force a punt.

2024 SEASON: Appeared in nine games for the Wolfpack and posted 28 tackles (15 solo), 1½ tackles for a loss and five passes defensed…Part of a defense that allowed fewer than 300 passing yards in 12 games on the season, tied for No. 1 in the ACC (Clemson)...Vs. Tennessee (Sept. 7): Registered four tackles (one solo) and a shared tackle for a loss, helping to bring down RB Dylan Sampson for a 4-yard loss on a first-quarter run…At Clemson (Sept. 21): Recorded four tackles (three solo) and led the team with a season-high two passes defensed. Broke up a third-down pass early in the second quarter to force a punt and then broke up a deep pass on the next possession…Vs. Northern Illinois (Sept. 28): Posted a career-high six tackles (three solo) along with a pass defensed…Vs. Duke (Nov. 9): Registered three tackles (two solo), including a stop of RB Star Thomas for a 5-yard loss on a second-quarter run.

2023 SEASON: Played in all 13 games for the Wolfpack as a true freshman, finishing with 10 tackles (seven solo) and an INT…At Connecticut (Aug. 31): Made his collegiate debut…Vs. VMI (Sept. 16): Posted the first tackle (solo) of his collegiate career…Vs. Miami (Fla.) (Nov. 4): Registered a season-high two tackles (one solo) and the first INT of his collegiate career when he picked off a QB Tyler Van Dyke pass at the N.C. State 25 to close out the 20-6 win for the Wolfpack.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played DB and WR at Lakewood High School (Sumter, S.C.), posting 37 tackles, an INT, 13 pass breakups, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries (one returned for a TD) as a senior in 2022…Added 42 receptions for 764 yards (18.2 avg.) and eight TDs, finishing with 1,220 all-purpose yards as a senior…As a junior, registered 33 tackles, three INTs, two fumble recoveries and a forced fumble while adding 22 catches for 297 yards (13.5 avg.) and three TDs…Also played basketball and ran track, posting times of 11.12 in the 100-meter event and 22.09 in the 200-meter event.

PERSONAL: Given name Brandon Caleb Cisse…Last name is pronounced SEE-say…Born in Sumter, S.C. ...His younger brother, Cedric, plays defensive back at South Carolina.