Nevada
Will compete for playing time and add depth at tight end... also doubles as Nevada's long and short snapper.
2005: Played in all 12 games... caught one pass for seven yards.
2004: Played in 10 games but did not catch a pass.
2003: Played sparingly in 10 games in some two tight-end situations and on special teams... returned one kickoff six yards.
2002: Walked on and redshirted.
High School
A graduate of Spring Creek (Nev.) High School... was named a first-team all-state tight end as a junior and senior... earned second-team all-league honors at defensive end as a senior... owns Spring Creek's career records for receiving touchdowns and receptions.
Personal
Born March 7, 1984 in Spring Creek, Nev.... parents are Gary and Karen Branzell... majoring in conservation biology... enjoys fishing, hunting, hanging out with friends and playing the guitar.
