Texas Tech University Athletics
2014 Football Roster
Roster
Brandon Thorpe
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 277
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Tucker, Ga.
Tackles: 2, at UTEP (2014)
Tackles For Loss: None
Sacks: None
Interceptions: None
Fumbles Recovered: None
* Indicates most recent high
2014
Played in six games (0 starts) with four tackles (two solo)... made one tackle (solo) against Kansas (10/18)... made a season-high two tackles (both assisted) at UTEP (9/4)... made career debut in season opener with a tackle (solo) against Central Arkansas (8/30).
HIGHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Highland Community College in Highland, Kansas... three-star prospect by Rivals, Scout, 24/7 Sports and ESPN... as a sophomore registered 31 tackles, three sacks, 3.5 tackles for loss, five forced fumbles and one fumble recovery... CHOSE TEXAS TECH OVER: West Virginia, South Florida and Central Florida... Junior College Coach: Ryan Held.
HIGH SCHOOL
Tucker High School in Tucker, Georgia... helped lead team to a 13-1 record with a perfect 10-0 record during regional play... played in DeKalb Senior All-Star Game... High School Coach: Franklin Stephens.
PERSONAL
Brandon Thorpe... born in Atlanta, Georgia... son of Zinza Thorpe and Glenn Thorpe... has two older brothers, Glenn, Jr. and Neiko, and a younger sister, Chantell... Neiko is currently a cornerback for the Oakland Raiders... played collegiate football at Auburn (2008-10) helping Tigers to 2010 BCS National Championship... a human science major at Texas Tech.
