Brandon Thomas Balkcom
#92
Defensive Tackle
6'2" 265
Senior
Hazel Crest, Illinois (Homewood-Flossmoor/NEO)
2007
Played in all 12 games and took over as the starting nose tackle late in the season. Finished the year with 23 total tackles (10 solos), 1.5 tackles-for-loss, one sack and one quarterback-hurry. Was under-sized at this position but played with heart.
2006
Was on the field in 12 games, both as a defensive end and on special teams. Had eight tackles for the season, one for-a-loss. Single-game career-high came against Florida Atlantic when he had four tackles.
Junior College/High School
Fifth in the SWJCFC in 2005 with 103 tackles, including eight sacks, which tied for third in the league. Had an interception. Earned honorable mention All-Southwest Junior College Football Conference honors his only year playing for NEO. Redshirt in 2004.
Prepped at Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School in Flossmoor, Illinois.
Personal: Born September 19, 1985 ... Received recruiting interest from New Mexico, North Texas, Oklahoma State and UCF. Social Science major. More details at SID bio.
