Wendell Brunson Class: Senior Hometown: Ft. Pierce, Florida High School: John Carroll Height / Weight: 5-11 / 186 Position: Defensive Back

SCOUTING REPORT: Three-time letterwinner at Miami ... enters pre-season practice behind Jeff Thompson for the starting job at right cornerback ... has great football savvy.

2008: Played in 11 of Miami's 12 games, totaling 18 tackles ... best game came at Buffalo when he registered five tackles and broke up two passes ... recovered a fumble against nationally ranked Ball State.

2007: Appeared in 12 games, starting games vs. Kent State, Bowling Green and Temple ... recorded 18 total tackles a year ago ... intercepted a pass in the Kent State contest ... broke up two other opponent tosses ... also forced one fumble ... had to be carried off the field following an injury vs. Cincinnati but played the following week.

2006: Saw action in 11 of team's 12 games, totaling 13 tackles ... hampered most of season by groin injury.

2005: Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letterwinner as a defensive back and wide receiver at John Carroll High, helping the Rams to a three year record of 27-7 and back-to-back district and regional titles ... intercepted a personal-best seven passes during his sophomore campaign ... coached by Lenny Jankowski.

PERSONAL: Born July 23, 1987 ... son of Walter and Brenda Brunson ... majors in family studies at Miami.