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44 Brian Flagg

  • Position DE
  • Class Senior
  • Highschool Ripley HS
  • Hometown Ripley, Tenn.

Biography

2008:  Received the team’s Senior Academic Excellence Award at the conclusion of spring practices . . . Also received the team “I WILL” award at the end of spring.

2007:  Flagg started every game at defensive end for ASU and led all its defensive linemen in tackles with a career-high 44 tackles . . .  He recorded 5.5 tackles for loss of 29 yards and 1.5 sacks . . . He was named CoSIDA Academic All-District VI in 2007 and 2005 . . . Flagg posted a career-high seven tackles against Louisiana-Monroe, had six against Southern Miss and five against Troy . . . He helped lead the ASU defense that ranked No. 1 in the Sun Belt Conference in total defense, No. 2 in rushing defense, No. 2 in scoring defense and No. 2 in pass defense . . . Phil Steele’s Preseason Fourth Team All-Sun Belt Conference . . . . Along with Corey Leonard, received the Winter conditioning/”Hustle” award from the coaching staff at the conclusion of spring practices.

2006:  Did not play due to injury suffered in the final regular-season game of the 2005 season . . . Along with Oren O’Neal, received the “I WILL” award at the conclusion of 2006 spring practices.

2005:  Played in 11 games, starting 10 . . . Injured his knee at North Texas in the regular season finale . . . Concluded the season with 32 total tackles (17 solo, 15 assists) . . . Also had team-leading five sacks (-21) and recorded seven tackles for loss (-24) . . . Finished second on the team among defensive linemen in tackles . . . Recorded six tackles against Florida Atlantic . . . Had two sacks each against FAU and Florida International.

2004:  Started all 11 games at defensive end as a  true freshman, despite being recruited originally as a linebacker . . . Finished the year with 36 total tackles (16 solo, 20 assist) and five tackles for loss (-11) . . . The 36 tackles was tops among ASU defensive linemen . . . Also recovered a fumble . . . Had a best of four tackles in a game six times . . . Produced two tackles for loss at Louisiana-Monroe . . . Blocked a kick against Troy.

HIGH SCHOOL:  Four-year letterman and two-time All-State  player . . . Region 2-AAA Defensive Player of the Year as a senior . . . Rated two-stars on Rivals.com recruiting service . . . Selected to participate on the 2004 Tennessee All-Star team . . . Recorded 108 tackles, blocked two punts and had three sacks as a senior . . . Rushed for 12 touchdowns as a fullback . . . Played basketball and was on the track team . . . Named to Who's Who list and is on the National Honor Roll with a 3.8 GPA.

PERSONAL:  Son of Emily Flagg . . . Majoring in electrical engineering . . . Named to ESPN The Magazine All-Academic team . . . Born Nov. 20, 1985 in Dyersburg, Tenn. . . . Recruited by Vanderbilt, Middle Tennessee and Memphis.

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Historical Player Information

  • 44

    2005Sophomore

    DL
    6'2" 240 lbs
    44
  • 44

    2006Junior

    DL
    6'2" 240 lbs
    44
  • 44

    2007Junior

    DE
    6'2" 243 lbs
    44
  • 44

    2008Senior

    DE
    6'2" 250 lbs
    44