Guard Brandon Scherff Calls it a Career

The NFL landscape bid farewell to a titan in the trenches this week, as veteran guard Brandon Scherff officially announced his retirement. The five-time Pro Bowler and 2020 first-team All-Pro quietly made the decision to hang up his cleats this summer, bringing an end to a remarkable 10-season career that saw him anchor offensive lines for both Washington and the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Drafted with the fifth overall pick by Washington in the 2015 NFL Draft after a stellar collegiate career at Iowa, Scherff’s arrival was immediately impactful. He quickly validated Washington’s decision to invest a top pick in him, establishing himself as a cornerstone of their offensive line and a consistently reliable presence at guard from the moment he stepped onto the field. Throughout his career, Scherff showcased exceptional strength, technique, and football intelligence, consistently earning high marks from coaches and analysts alike. While injuries occasionally disrupted his tenure—most notably a torn pectoral muscle that prematurely ended his 2018 season—Scherff displayed remarkable resilience, appearing in 11 or more games in all but that single injury-shortened campaign.

Although Scherff consistently performed at an elite level, earning accolades and the respect of his peers, he remained a relatively understated figure. He preferred to let his play do the talking, quietly dominating opposing defensive linemen week after week. Perhaps the most attention he garnered came when he signed a lucrative three-year, $49.5 million contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars during their highly publicized 2022 free agency spending spree—a testament to his continued value and reputation within the league. Over his decade-long career, Scherff participated in 114 regular-season games and started every single one, a further indication of his dependability and importance to his teams. His impact on the field will be missed by both the Jaguars and Washington, and he leaves behind a legacy as one of the premier guards of his era.