Brandon Dodson

Year:
Junior
Hometown:
Tulare, Calif.

Montana: Brandon is one of Montana's most improved players and had an excellent spring, emerging as one of the two starters at cornerback. He is the team's 14th (tied with defensive end Bobby Alt) leading returning tackler. He may also contribute on special teams as a returner.

2009: He played in 10 games and had 19 tackles (12 unassisted) and two pass deflections.

Junior College: He was a two-year starter at College of the Sequoias in Visalia, Calif. He was a two-time honorable mention all-league selection in junior college. He was tabbed his team's Defensive Player of the Year as a sophomore. His JC coach was Curtis Allen.

High School: He lettered in football, basketball, and track at Tulare Union High School He was a first team all-league, all-area, and all-valley selection as a senior. His senior season he had 10 interceptions and rushed for 10 touchdowns. He served as a team captain in football and basketball.

Personal: His parents are Barbara and Larry Dodson of Tulare, and his mom is Arlene James, also of Tulare. Birth date: Aug 25, 1988. His major is communications studies.

Career Highs: He had 6 tackles (4 unassisted) in a 45-30 win at Sacramento State last season.

Quoting Coach Pflugrad: "He's done a great job on the field and in the classroom. He had a tough time academically when he got here, but really worked hard and I am proud of his effort in that area.

"He probably was our best defensive player this spring, and that's saying a lot, because he didn't play very much at all last fall. He plays bigger than he is. He's a quick guy, and he will come up and hit you. He's a player we will be counting on this fall."