Football

Brandon Middleton
Brandon Middleton

Hometown:
Houston, Texas
High School:
Elsik HS
Position:
Outside Receivers Coach
Alma Mater:
Houston, 2004

Former Houston standout Brandon Middleton begins his first season as the outside receivers coach for the Cougars.

Middleton comes to UH after helping Evangel Christian Academy to the Class 2A State playoffs in 2011 and the State Championship in 2010. During that 2010 championship run, Middleton's top-three receivers combined for 148 catches, 2,386 yards and 30 scores in 2010 as Evangel went 12-2 en route to the state crown.

"This is such an exciting time in my life for me and my family, and I just want to thank Coach Levine for this incredible opportunity to come back to my alma mater and continue my coaching career," Middleton said. "There is such a great feeling around this program and I have of course followed Houston ever since I graduated. It's truly an honor to come back to UH and be a part of this great program once again."

Middleton finished his Houston career with 137 catches for 2,873 yards and 24 scores. One of the most explosive receivers in school history, the Houston native averaged 21.0 yards per reception for his career, second in school history (Elmo Wright, 21.9 ypc). He also produced 11 career 100-yard receiving games (fourth all-time), including a career high 232 yards on six catches and two scores against No. 15 TCU on Oct. 25, 2003. He also ranks among the Top 10 in school history with 2,873 receiving yards (sixth) and 24 touchdown catches (fifth). His top season came as a senior in 2003 when he made 55 grabs for 1,250 yards and 14 touchdowns. The yardage ranks seventh all-time in single-season history, while the 14 scores ranks fourth.

"We are excited to welcome both Brandon back to Houston," Levine said. "Cougar fans will remember Brandon well. He was a tremendous receiver here and played at the highest level of football in the NFL before joining the coaching profession. He is a Houston product and a graduate of Alief Elsik High School, so to have him come back is a great addition to our program."

Middleton played five seasons in the National Football League, including the final two with the Detroit Lions. His top game in "Motown" came Dec. 16, 2007, at San Diego when he made four grabs for 32 yards and a nine-yard TD reception. Middleton began his career as a free agent and saw time in Dallas (2004), St. Louis (2004-06) and Detroit (2007-08).

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