[4] Brandt was inducted into the St. Thomas Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the first class in 1974.
[4] Brandt was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 12th round, with the 140th overall pick, of the 1951 NFL draft.
[5] After spending a year in the United States Army, he signed with the Steelers on April 26, 1952.
[6][7] He played in nine games, starting one, for the Steelers during the 1952 season, recording one kick return for 24 yards.
[7] Brandt played in one game for the Montreal Alouettes of the Western Interprovincial Football Union in 1955, rushing nine times for 37 yards.