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 | Class:
Sophomore
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| Hometown:
Bakersfield, Calif.
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| High School:
Ridgeview
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| Height / Weight:
6-0 / 178
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| Position:
CB
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| Birthdate:
01/21/1989
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| Experience:
1L
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2008 (Freshman)
Played in 10 games, starting three contests at cornerback...Had 13 tackles (nine solo), one stop for loss, and one pass broken up...Made his college debut, in the starting lineup, in season opener vs. Colorado (Aug. 31); broke up a Cody Hawkins pass in the third quarter, helping to force a punt...Sustained an ankle injury in first quarter vs. Houston (Sept. 20) and did not return...In New Mexico Bowl triumph vs. Fresno State (Dec. 20), played much of the third quarter at cornerback in place of an injured Nick Oppenneer...Coaches like his natural cover skills.
2007
Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility.
High School
Was a two-sport athlete at Ridgeview High School in Bakersfield, Calif. ...Invited to the Nike Combine in 2005 and California State football Down Under Bowl in 2007...A two-time all-league defensive back, also received all-league track and field and all-area honors in 2006...Was an eight-time national track and field junior Olympian...Named to dean's list...High school football coach was Mike Crews.
Personal
Given name Brandon Jay Owens...Born Jan. 21, 1989, in Bakersfield, Calif. ...Son of Craig and Tegra Owens...Has one brother...Majoring in history...Hometown: Bakersfield, Calif.
