ASU: Was a three-time letter winner who played 34 career games at linebacker and on special teams...was a two-time Academic All-Conference honoree, earning a First Team Academic All-Pac-12 nod in 2012 and Academic All-Pac-10 honorable mention recognition in 2010...named the 2013 National Football Foundation Valley of the Sun Chapter Top College Football Scholar Athlete...began his career as a walk-on before being awarded a scholarship in summer of 2012...graduated Cum Laude in Fall 2012 with a degree in sociology...recovered fumbles in back-to-back games in 2011...earned Hard Hat player recognition for his work ethic in 2010.
2012: Played in 11 games and recorded five tackles, including his first-career sack for a four-yard loss...provided depth to a very stout linebacker group that harassed opposing offenses throughout the season.
2011: Played vital role on special teams while also providing a solid backup to a deep, experienced linebacking core...had fumble recoveries in back to back games vs Colorado and UCLA...had first tackle for loss in homecoming win vs Colorado.
2010: Saw action on special teams...had eight tackles for the year (four solo)...got his first tackle of the year in opening contest vs Portland State Sept. 4...first solo tackle vs NAU the following week...picked up Academic All-Pac-10 honorable mention...earned Hard Hat player recognition for his work in ASU's offseason strength and conditioning program.
2009: Redshirted, spending the season as a member of the scout team.
High School: A 2008 graduate of Skyline High School in Oakland, Calif...was a first-team all-league selection in 2008...named team captain his senior year.
Personal: Majoring in Sociology...parents are Gary Johnson and Deborah Herbert of Scottsdale, Ariz...has two older brothers, Ernie and Kirk...born Jan. 13, 1990...full name is Brandon Lloyd Johnson.