Nebraska Wesleyan University Athletics

2016: Became a starting linebacker for the Prairie Wolves defense as a junior … started nine games at middle linebacker … finished fourth on the team with 46 total tackles ... was second on the team in tackles-for-loss (7.0) and quarterback sacks (2.5) … earned IIAC Defensive Player of the Week in final week of the year … had eight tackles, 1.0 sack, one forced fumble and one interception in the win over Loras … recorded a career-high 10 tackles in IIAC opening win at Luther College … made eight total tackles with 2.0 TFLs at Buena Vista.

2015: Saw action in every game to earn a second varsity letter … ended the season with 13 total tackles … played as a reserved linebacker and on the NWU special teams … had three tackles in four different games … recorded two solo stops and one assisted tackle against Doane … also had three tackles versus Morningside, Concordia and Dakota Wesleyan … had 1.5 tackles-for-loss to total six yards.

2014: Played in nine games as a freshman to earn his first letter … started at linebacker in two games during the month of October … finished the year with 12 total tackles … made three stops in season opener at #8 Tabor … also had three tackles at Dordt to tie season-high … was a big part of the NWU special teams.

Academic: Exercise Science major.

In High School: An All-State honorable mention selection at linebacker as a senior … had 151 total tackles … a three-year starter at linebacker at Aurora HS … a First-Team All-District pick … named to the Heartland First-Team Super Squad … ran for 600 yards as a senior … lettered in wrestling and track … placed sixth in wrestling at the State Wrestling Tournament … a member of National Honor Society.

Personal: Born 4/22/1996, son of Kevin and Anita Bricker.