Brandon Whittington Class: RS Senior Hometown: Collingswood, N.J. High School: Collingswood Height / Weight: 6-2 / 213 Position: Wide Receiver

2007: Appeared in all 13 games ... caught one pass for 24 yards vs. Notre Dame on Sept. 29.

2006: Moved back to wide receiver from safety during training camp ... appeared in 10 games on special teams.

2005: Moved from wide receiver to free safety during training camp ... appeared in eight games, including three starts ... had 15 tackles (12 solo, 3 assists) and two pass breakups ... made first career start for injured Kyle Smith and recorded season-high five tackles (all solos) and a pass breakup vs. Iowa on Oct. 8 ... had four tackles (3 solo, 1 assist) and a pass breakup in start vs. Northwestern on Oct. 15 ... started at Wisconsin on Oct. 22 before Smith returned from his injury.

2004: Did not play.

High School: All-South Jersey selection as senior after catching 23 passes for 410 yards (17.8 average) and six touchdowns ... had three interceptions on defense and returned two punts for touchdowns (91 and 68 yards) ... selected to play in Governor's Bowl against New York all-stars ... caught six passes for 174 yards, including touchdown receptions of 47 and 49 yards, in Adam Taliaferro All-Star Football Classic ... had 26 receptions for 455 yards (17.5 average) and five touchdowns his junior season ... did not play as sophomore ... coach was Bob Barikian ... also played basketball ... graduated with high honors.

Personal: Given name is Brandon James Whittington ... born June 8, 1986 ... retail management major ... interests include music, reading and sports.

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