Skyhawk Football

#45 Brent Acker - LB

Senior - University Studies

Picayune, Miss     6' 1" - 225 lbs.

2008: Started and played in all 12 games ... Was second on the team with 83 total tackles (46 unassisted tackles) ... Was second on the team with 9.0 tackles for a loss of 43 yards ... He had 1.5 sacks for a loss of 12 yards and he led the team with four forced fumbles ... Enjoyed his most productive game against Jacksonville State where he recorded 13 total tackles (seven unassisted) ... Had nine tackles in a game twice, once at Austin Peay and once against Eastern Illinois. Pearl River Community College: Played two seasons at nationally ranked Pearl River for head coach Tim Hatten ... Led Wildcats to a 6-3 worksheet in the MACJC standings his sophomore season (2007) ... Was named the MACJC Region 23 Defensive Player of the Week after making 10 total tackles and two interceptions in the season-opening victory (50-10) over Mississippi Delta ... Among the MACJC Region 23 leaders in interceptions ... One of 16 Pearl River players that signed with four-year schools. High School: Prepped at Picayune Memorial High School ... Played middle linebacker for Maroon Tide and head coach Dodd Lee ... Graduated in 2006 with honors. Personal: Son of Dorothy Gray ... Has two siblings, Brandi and LeKeith ... Is pursuing a Bachelor's of University Studies (BUS) degree.

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