Redshirt freshman who goes to fall drills as a backup at defensive end.

2007: Walked-on ... redshirted.

Prep: Led the Suburban North Conference with seven sacks for Hazelwood Central High School in St. Louis, Mo. ... second team all-state, first team all-conference defensive end ... 80 tackles including 50 solo stops ... one fumble recovery ... coached by John Pukala.

Personal: Born 11-10-88 ... son of Carmellia Jackson and Courtney Brame ... majoring in Marketing Management ... enjoys playing pool and video games ... favorite singer is J.R. Writer ... also recruited by Eastern Illinois, Northern Illinois, Western Illinois, Drake, Missouri State and Central Missouri.