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No. 18 – Brent Willard

Sophomore • 6-1 • DB
Novato, CA (Terra Linda HS)

THIS YEAR: Though young, sophomore Brent Willard is talented and experienced ... Is likely to push for a starting berth ... Offers a toughness that belies his size.

2006: Appeared in 8 of the Cougars’ 10 games, starting the first 5 of the season ... In his first collegiate game recorded 5 tackles (2 solo) at San Diego ... Posted a career-high 7 tackles (2 solo) vs. Wisconsin-Whitewater ... Recorded his first-ever collegiate interception in the Cougars’ victory over Webber International

2005: Redshirted his first season at Azusa Pacific.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played 3 seasons of varsity football for Tim Bosque at Terra Linda High in San Rafael, Calif. … As a 2004 senior was named All-Marin County Athletic League second team as a tight end and defensive back … Voted team offensive MVP after registering 701 receiving yards for the 10-3 Trojans, who won the CIF North Coast Section 2A title … Also played 2 seasons of varsity baseball.

PERSONAL: Born May 26, 1987, in Reno, Nev., to Todd Willard and Donna Robbins … Has 2 sisters (Melissa, a 4-year soccer player at NAIA member Taylor University, Sara) and a brother (Alex) ... Majoring in international business.

YEAR  G-GS  SOLO AS'T TACKLES  TFL-YDS INT-YRDS PD
2006  8-5    12   15    27       1-1     1-0     2