Brandon Simpkins

Class: Jr.
Hometown: Danville, Va.
High School: Tunstall
Last College: Hargrave Military
Height: 6-0
Weight: 225
Position: LB
Birthdate: Nov. 5, 1984
Could see significant playing time at a position that fields just one player with any experience ... physically imposing player moved to TE this past spring after beginning his ASU career as a linebacker.
2006: Played in three games and made one tackle versus Mars Hill.
2005: Appeared in four games as a redshirt freshman, including playoff contests against Lafayette and Southern Illinois ... assisted on a tackle versus SIU ... made collegiate debut at Wofford.
2004: Redshirted.
Prep School: Played one season at Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Va. ... coached by Robert Prunty.
High School: A four-year letterwinner at Tunstall High School ... racked up 108 tackles on defense and 10 yards per carry at running back as a senior ... named Tunstall’s most improved player in 2002 ... coached by Buddy Brown ... earned a pair of letters in both baseball and track and field ... was an all-state track performer in ‘03.
Personal: Full name is Robert Brandon Simpkins ... born Nov. 5, 1984 (turns 23 during season) ... son of Angela and Thor Simpkins ... majoring in industrial technology and design.







