University of South Alabama Athletics

Jaguar Highlights: Posted two assists for the Red defense in the annual spring game.

Junior College Highlights (2011-12): Recorded a team-leading 82 total stops as a sophomore, helping Mississippi Gulf Coast CC to a 9-2 finish and a rank of sixth in the final National Junior College Athletic Association poll ... Credited with six tackles for loss — including two sacks — two forced fumbles and a pair of fumble recoveries ... Also intercepted two passes ... Collected a career-best 15 stops, with 11 of those unassisted, and two tackles behind the line of scrimmage in a 41-0 victory over East Central (Miss.) CC ... Credited with 11 tackles in victories over Hinds (Miss.) CC and Southwest Mississippi CC ... Recorded 63 tackles including nine behind the line as a freshman ... Bulldogs were ranked sixth in the final national poll after posting a 10-2 mark.

High School Highlights: Earned four letters in football and baseball at Harrison Central, helping the Rebels advance to the state playoffs in both sports.

Personal: Full name is Brandon James Keel ... Born Feb. 25, 1992, in Gulfport, Miss. ... Son of Freddy and Alyce Keel ... Father, Freddy, played baseball for three years at Southern Mississippi ... Favorite teams are the Baltimore Ravens, New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Braves ... Favorite athlete is Ray Lewis ... Favorite foods are steak and fish ... Enjoys fishing and golfing in his spare time ... Wants to be a federal agent ... Majoring in interdisciplinary studies.