Brandon Yeargan

Position:
Outside Linebacker
Height:
6-1
Weight:
225
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Charlotte, N.C.
High School:
Charlotte Christian

Notes: Listed second at outside linebacker on the preseason depth chart.

2009: Missed the season due to injury • Named to PFL Academic Honor Roll.

2008: Named to PFL Academic Honor Roll • Tied for second in the PFL in forced fumbles • Played in all 11 games and started the last two at outside linebacker • Totaled 13 tackles, two tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and an interception for the season • Credited with five tackles (two for loss), a forced fumble and two fumble recoveries at Lenoir-Rhyne • Had an interception for 36 yards at Campbell • Had two tackles and forced a fumble at UNC Pembroke • Recorded three tackles against Marist.

2007: Saw action on defense in three games.

Prep Years: Three-year starter for coach Mike Rose at Charlotte Christian • Had over 100 tackles each season and was rated the 23rd best fullback in the nation by Scout.com • Two-way starter in 2006 Independent School Shrine Bowl between North and South Carolina • Named one of Twenty to Treasure, Charlotte Weekly’s top-20 seniors • Also lettered in baseball and wrestling • National Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society.

Personal: Born Aug. 25, 1988, in Atlanta, Ga. • The son of Benny and Elaine • Has two younger siblings, Evan and Morgan • Father played football and golf at the University of North Carolina.