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One of the squad's most successful position moves in 2007 was Brett Brackett's transition from quarterback to wide receiver. The intelligent and talented athlete made great strides during his first year on the reception end of the pass, consistently earning time in the wideout rotation and on special teams. Playing in every game in 2007, Brackett has very good size, skills and instincts. With the squad's top three returning receivers all being seniors, Brackett is a player who will have an opportunity to be a bigger contributor this year with an eye to the future. He led the victorious Blue team with three receptions, including a touchdown, in the 2008 Blue-White game. Brackett is president of Penn State Uplifting Athletes, whose signature event is the Penn State Lift for Life every July, raising funds and awareness for the Kidney Cancer Association. More than $80,000 was raised through 2007, bringing the five-year total to more than $230,000 for kidney cancer patients. The former all-state quarterback at Lawrence HS is one of six returning Nittany Lions from New Jersey. He earned Academic All-Big Ten accolades in 2007. 2007 Sophomore Season 2006 Freshman Season High School Personal Full name is Brett Michael Brackett. He is the son of Bob and Diana Brackett. He has two younger brothers, Nick and Bobby, and one younger sister, Danielle. Brackett enjoys music and spending time with his family. He is enrolled in the Division of Undergraduate Studies. Born December 13, 1987 in New Brunswick, N.J.
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