• Updated Career Statistics

2005: Helped the Spider defense rank fourth in the conference and 38th in the country in total defense (339.3 yd/game)... Was part of a Spider defensive squad which also ranked fourth in the conference and 22nd in the nation against the rush (120.1 yd/game)... Took part in the Spider defense which recorded 51 total sacks, the most since wracking up 59 in 1997... Played in eight games, making a total of four tackles... Recorded two tackles for loss, including a sack for one yard.

2004: Played in eight games... Made three tackles... Season-high two against Towson (Nov. 6).

2003: Played in two games... Made first tackle in collegiate debut, against New Hampshire (Oct. 18).

2002: Redshirted.

High School: A two-year starter on the defensive line for head coach Terry Smith... Earned All-District honors following 2001 season... Registered 80 tackles as a two-way starter during senior campaign... 2001 team captain... Also earned a varsity letter in wrestling...an honor roll student... Honored for his achievements in mathematics with a membership in the Mu Alpha Theta Club... Was a high school teammate to current Spider defensive lineman Pete Parziale.

Personal: Son of Al and Sandy Brandt... Born Feb. 21, 1984.