2011 Football Roster
Roster
Brandon Wilson
- Position:
- LB
- Height:
- 6-1
- Weight:
- 240
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Tuscaloosa, AL
- High School/Previous School:
- Northridge HS
- Career & Game-By-Game Statistics
CAREER:
Emerged as a surprising talent among the linebackers during his first season on campus . . . Initially walked on to the Mississippi State football team . . . Came to Starkville after playing prep ball in the Tuscaloosa, Ala., area.
2010:
Saw action in all 13 games . . . Played on several special teams and served as the top reserve middle linebacker . . . Credited with 17 tackles on the season . . . Put up three tackles at Alabama in his hometown . . . Posted a career best four tackles in the Gator Bowl victory over Michigan.
2009:
Played in six games during his redshirt freshman season . . . Recorded five tackles on the year . . . Posted at least one stop in each of the Bulldogs’ first four games . . . Recorded a pair of tackles at Auburn . . . Credited with a pass breakup in the season-opener against Jackson State.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Played for head coach Michael Smith at Northridge High School . . . Played in Region 5 of Alabama’s 6A top classification . . . Invited to participate in the NIKE Combine in Atlanta prior to his senior season . . . Also participated in the Athens NIKE Training Camp . . . Rated as a two-star prospect by Rivals.com . . . Received interest from both Troy and UAB.
PERSONAL:
Born April 23, 1990.
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