Brandon Brinkley

Brandon Brinkley

Player Profile

Class:
RS Sophomore

Hometown:
Bay City, Texas

High School:
Bay City

Weight:
175

Position:
Safety

Birthdate:
09/20/1986

Experience:
HS

Returns for second season in the Red and White listed as Joseph Gonzales' backup at free safety... also can play strong safety... heady player who makes the big hit... has improved cover skills with each rep... will continue to play on special teams.... 2006: Made his collegiate debut against Tulane during the home opener... named to the Conference USA All-Freshman Team by both the media and head coaches... finished with three tackles and a pass breakup against the Green Wave... recovered a fumble against Oklahoma State... made his first career interception against UCF and returned it 45 yards... finished with five tackles, including four solo stops, against the Golden Knights... finished with four solo tackles and a team-best two pass breakups at SMU to help the Cougars clinch the C-USA West Division... had two tackles against South Carolina in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl.... 2005: Redshirted as a true freshman... High School: Prepped at Bay City High School for head coach Alan Cherry... helped lead team to a playoff appearance and a 9-2 record as a senior... unanimous First-Team, All-District selection as both a defensive back and wide receiver... named to the All-Coastal Bend First Team as well... played basketball and ran track... Personal: Full name is Brandon Russel Brinkley... born September 20, 1986... undecided on college major.