Brighton Barkdull

Position:
Defensive End
Height:
6-3
Weight:
250
Hometown:
Kaysville, Utah
High School:
Davis

WEBER STATE: ..Is expected to play a key role at the "open end" position along with Kevin Linehan. ... Had 14 total tackles in 2007 with a single game high of three @Boise State,@Cal Poly and vs. Fort Lewis. ... Added two quarterback sacks for minus five yards and a fumble recovery vs. Fort Lewis. ... Played in 10 games during the 2006 season as a back up along the defensive line and on special teams. ... Red-shirted as a freshman in the Fall of 2003 before leaving to serve an LDS Church mission to Leeds, England. ... Coaches like his bloodlines; he is the younger brother of former WSU standout Shane Barkdull. ... Plays hard every snap in practice, in game situations and leads by example.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Ryan Bishop at Davis High where he was named First Team All-State Class 5A by both the Deseret Morning News and Salt Lake Tribune. ... Had 103 career tackles, 34 of them unassisted and added four forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries. ... Recorded 13 quarterback sacks in his career as well. ... Helped the Darts to the semifinals in the 2002 state playoffs. ...

PERSONAL: Full Name: Brighton James Barkdull. Born: ... October 13, 1984. Major: Construction Management Technology.