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David Bruton - #27

CAREER: Talented player who could compete for a significant role in the secondary this season after earning a monogram as a rookie ... played extensively on special teams as a freshman in 2005.

2005 (FRESHMAN): Played in 11 games, primarily on special teams ... made 14 tackles (10 solos) and broke up a pass ... recorded his first career tackle (solo) against Michigan ... made one solo tackle at safety in the win at Washington ... had a huge day on kickoff coverage at Purdue, logging five solo tackles and stopping return men inside the Purdue 20 on three occasions ... also played 3:55 at safety against the Boilermakers ... did not play against USC ... made 17 special teams appearances versus BYU ... made two tackles (one solo) on special teams against Tennessee ... made two tackles (one solo) on special teams in the win over Navy ... made two tackles (one solo) in the win over Stanford ... assisted on his lone tackle of the game against Ohio State in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl ... logged 3:55 of playing time with 162 special teams appearances.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Graduated from Miamisburg (Ohio) High School ... made 54 tackles, three interceptions and broke up seven passes as a senior ... caught 10 passes for 200 yards as a receiver ... averaged 41 yards on four kickoff returns ... earned All-Division I-II all-area honors from Dayton Daily News ... won all-district honors on defense ... all-conference and special mention all-Southwest Ohio as a junior ... as a junior in 2003, intercepted eight passes, made 58 tackles and had 270 receiving yards ... attended Notre Dame football camp in the summer of 2004 ... coached by Tim Lewis ... full name is David Lee Bruton ... born July 23, 1987, in Winchester, Ky. ... older of two children ... enrolled in the College of Arts and Letters.