OVERVIEW: Signed National Letter of Intent during the December signing period • enrolled and started classes in January • will participate in spring practice • comes to Minnesota with three years of eligibility remaining • earned a three-star rating from Rivals.com • Scout.com lists him as a two-star prospect • smart player • is not flashy, but usually ends up in the right spot on the field • well-polished player, who should be ready to contribute right away • has the ability to translate film sessions to production on the field • good anticipation • special teams standout in addition to his work in the secondary.
JUNIOR COLLEGE: Transferred from Coffeyville (Kan.) Community College • named second-team All-Jayhawk Conference as a cornerback after his one season with the Red Ravens • earned Jayhawk Conference Defensive Player of the Week honors twice and Special Teams Player of the Week once in 2011 • tallied 40 tackles, four interceptions, three fumble recoveries and a blocked kick during his freshman season • helped lead team to 6-4 mark • coached by Darian Dulin.
HIGH SCHOOL: Graduate of Wilmington Delcastle Technical • earned first-team all-conference accolades as a defensive back and kick returner after the 2010 season • was also a first-team all-state defensive back and second-team all-state kick returner as a senior • named first-team all-conference and third-team all-state as a defensive back following his junior season • three-time honorable mention all-conference selection as a quarterback • was also a standout in track and field and basketball • earned all-state honors as a high jumper • two-time all-conference selection as a point guard in basketball • third-team all-state in basketball as a senior.
PERSONAL: Briean Boddy was born Jan. 12, 1993 • son of Wendy Boddy.
