2011
Played in all 13 games … finished second among Iowa State tight ends with 10 catches for 55 yards and one touchdown … brought in first career touchdown at Baylor on a one-yard pass from Steele Jantz … caught career-high three passes for 23 yards against Texas … opened season with two catches for 12 yards against Northern Iowa … on game-winning drive against Panthers, made crucial block on Aaron Horne’s 32-yard reception that set up the Cyclones’ winning touchdown.
2010
Squad member.
Before ISU
Played basketball for two seasons at Simpson College.
High School
Started at quarterback and linebacker as a senior ... started at wide receiver and linebacker as a junior ... team was 7-3 and made the state playoffs his junior season in which he was a first-team all-conference selection ... lettered twice for head coach Matt Miller ... earned first-team all-conference honors in basketball, earning two letters ... also lettered twice in track.
Personal
Born Dec. 9, 1988 in Fort Dodge ... son of Marlo and Lori Branderhorst ... kinesiology - health and fitness management major.