Brandon Rideau

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Brandon Rideau
Date of birth	October 18, 1982
Place of birth	Beaumont, TX
Position(s)	WR
College	Kansas
NFL Draft	2006 / Round 6/ Pick 180
Team(s)
2006-present	Chicago Bears

Brandon Rideau (born October 18, 1982 in Beaumont, Texas) is an American football player who played wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns during the 2005 NFL season.

He finished collegiate career at the University of Kansas only two receptions shy of the school record, as he totaled 131 catches for 1,636 yards (12.5 avg.) and 14 TDs in 43 career games. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by Cleveland in 2005 and made the final squad but injuries restricted his appearances. He was waived by the Browns during the 2006 pre-season.

Rideau attended Ozen High School, a quarterback throughout his high school career, Rideau switched to wide receiver as a senior and had 39 receptions for 800 yards. He was a first-team all-district selection. Rideau also played basketball for four years including going 36-0 and winning the Texas 4A state championship as a senior also lettered in track as a standout member of the 400 meter relay team.