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Football
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2005 Football Roster
Tapps, Brandon
Jersey Number 36
Brandon Tapps
- Position:
- Linebacker
- Height:
- 5-11
- Weight:
- 210
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Garland, Texas
- High School:
- Garland
Bio
2006: Enters the season as a second string outside linebacker ... owns good tackling skills ... could make key contribution on special teams ... ranks fifth on the team with his 515-pound squat lift.
2005: Played in all 11 games ... credited for six total tackles including a season-best two against VMI ... on the field for 163 snaps.
2004: Played in all 11 games, primarily on special teams ... picked up five total tackles including a season-best two versus Wake Forest.
2003: Did not see game action.
Prior to Duke: Helped Garland High School to a 10-1 record and region championship as a senior by recording 82 tackles, two interceptions, seven pass breakups and three fumble recoveries ... earned all-city and all-district honors following senior season ... named second team all-district as a junior after carding 97 tackles and one interception ... two-time team co-defensive most valuable player ... finished second in the 300-meter hurdles at the 2002 District 10-5A championships ... played football for coach Jeff Jordan.
Personal: Son of Kathleen and Neal Tapps ... father participated in track and field at Southern University ... born November 23, 1984 in Dallas, Texas.
Darian Mensah Media Availability: Tulane
Tuesday, September 09
Josiah Green Media Availability: Tulane
Tuesday, September 09
Coach Patke Press Conference: Tulane
Monday, September 08
Coach Brewer Press Conference: Tulane
Monday, September 08
