Southeast Missouri State University Athletics

2022: Redshirted…Saw action in the final three games of the season as a true freshman…Kicked off 20 times for 1,056 yards averaging 52.8 yards per kick…Had one touchback…Made his NCAA Division I debut when he kicked off six times for 354 yards at Eastern Illinois (11/12)…Also handled kickoffs vs. Murray State (11/19) and in the Redhawks FCS Playoff game at Montana (11/26).

Prep: Earned First-Team All-State honors in multiple seasons at Jackson High School...Received SEMO North All-Conference and Class 5 All-Region honors...Finalist for SEMO Ball Football Offense Award...Finished as his team’s fourth-leading scorer with 86 points off 71 extra points, three field goals and an offensive touchdown he scored at wide receiver during his senior year...Became the MSHSAA all-time leader in PATs (219) and ranks among the state’s top-five all-time scorers.

Personal: Born October 24, 2003...Majoring in Mechanical Engineering...Son of Jason and Roseann Bruns.