| Nationality |  United States |
|---|---|
| Past Teams | Hamburg Sea Devils |
| Age | 51 |
Brandon Noble’s story is one of resilience, trenches, and the relentless willpower of a defensive tackle who lived the game from the inside out. From his days at Penn State as a hard-nosed lineman, through the grind of the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins, and later into his work as a coach, Noble carried the same grit and intensity that defined his playing career. When he brought that passion overseas — first with the Hamburg Sea Devils in the European League of Football and later leading the Nordic Storm project — he became part of the bridge between U.S. tradition and Europe’s growing appetite for the sport. “Toughness is contagious,” Noble once remarked, and his career reflects that truth — a man whose presence on and off the field inspired teammates and players alike.
Previous Stations (as a coach)
- Penn State Nittany Lions – Defensive Tackle (1993–1996)
- San Francisco 49ers – Training Camp (1997)
- Dallas Cowboys – Defensive Tackle (1999–2002)
- Washington Redskins – Defensive Tackle (2003–2006)
- West Chester University – Defensive Line Coach (2009–2010)
- Lehigh University – Defensive Line Coach (2011)
- High School Football – Pennsylvania (2012–2013)
- Hamburg Sea Devils (ELF) – Defensive Line Coach (c. 2021–2022)
- Nordic Storm – Head Coach / U.S. Travel Team in Europe (post-2022)
Achievements
Team Achievements
- Part of Penn State’s top defensive units under Joe Paterno
- Played in the NFL for both the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins
- Contributed to Hamburg Sea Devils’ strong defensive front in ELF competition
- Helped the Nordic Storm bring American football competition to European audiences
Personal Achievements
- All-Big Ten selection at Penn State (1996)
- Overcame a career-threatening staph infection in 1998, returning to the NFL against all odds
- Played 62 career NFL games, starting 31, with over 100 tackles recorded
- Transitioned successfully into coaching both in the U.S. and Europe
Other
- Full Name: Brandon Matthew Noble
- Date of Birth: April 10, 1974
- Place of Birth: San Rafael, California, USA
- Nationality: American
- Height/Weight (playing career): 6’4” (193 cm) / 305 lbs (138 kg)
- Position: Defensive Tackle
- Known for his inspirational comeback from a life-threatening staph infection
- Beloved in the Penn State community as a symbol of toughness and perseverance
- Quoted as saying, “Toughness is contagious,” reflecting his coaching philosophy
- Brought NFL pedigree to ELF with Hamburg Sea Devils, raising the level of European defensive line play
- Later spearheaded Nordic Storm, further deepening the transatlantic football connection
- Active in youth and high school coaching, sharing NFL experience with the next generation
Selected Statistics as a player
- 62 games played in the NFL
- 31 career starts (Dallas and Washington)
- Over 100 total tackles, including multiple seasons with double-digit stops
