Found a home as a pass rushing end after playing wide receiver, tight end, defensive back and special teams for the Vikings... played in 26 career games, 14 on defense... his speed as a former wide receiver lends itself to the pass rush.Â
SENIOR SEASON • 2025
Became a fixture on the defensive line... played in 11 games with six starts... had 22 total tackles, three tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, a forced fumble and three quarterback hurries... had a career-high five tackles against Weber State (10/18)... had a sack and a forced fumble at North Dakota (9/7).
JUNIOR SEASON • 2024
Started camp at defensive back but moved up to end once it was determined he could be a threat as a pass rusher... had five tackles in the first three games before an injury shut him down for the season.
SOPHOMORE SEASON • 2023
Played in all 11 games, competing in certain tight end formations and on special teams... did not have a reception... made three tackles on special teams and blocked a punt against North American (9/16).
FRESHMAN SEASON • 2022
Saw action in one game at wide receiver... did not have any receptions... a redshirt in 2021.
BEFORE PORTLAND STATE
Lettered in football, basketball and track and field at Wilson High School… named first team All-PIL and team offensive Most Valuable Player in 2019… participated in sprints and jumps in track… was third in district in the triple jump and fourth in the long jump… a three-time athletic scholar honoree.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Jaymie Brannan and Marcel Perkins… has one brother, Jamari… hobbies include photography and editing… majoring in Public Health Studies.
