Brad Brachear

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Class: Senior Hometown: Harrisburg, Ill. High School: Harrisburg

Height / Weight: 5-10 / 185 Position: CB Birthdate: 07/16/1983

A contender for a starting berth at cornerback...Has made solid contributions the last, two seasons as a nickle back and special teamer.

2004: Played in all 12 games and started one game (Indiana State)...Recorded his first career interception in the game against Indiana State...Named honorable mention Gateway Conference All-Academic team.

2003: Played in all 12 games as a back-up corner and special teamer...Had a career-high nine tackles at UNI...Named to the Gateway Conference All-Academic team.

2002: Played in all 12 games, primarily on special teams...Saw action at tailback in the opener against Kentucky Wesleyan and carried 11 times for 74 yards.

2001: Redshirted.

High School: First-team River to River Ohio Division running back and defensive back...Co-MVP of the 2000 Class 3A state championship team...Averaged 13.0 yards per carry his senior year...Rushed 91 times for 1,181 yards and 15 touchdowns as a senior...Added seven touchdowns on 11 receptions...Also lettered in track.

Worth Knowing: Majoring in chemistry...Son of Ron and Sherrie Brachear...Born July 16, 1983.