A multitude of personal obstacles took Hunter on a winding journey through a pair of junior colleges before he finally arrived at Appalachian State in January 2013, three years after originally committing to Appalachian as a highly rated defensive lineman in 2010 … participated in spring practice and offseason strength and conditioning program … is expected to compete for a role on Appalachian State’s offensive line and could potentially help out on field-goal/PAT units … has two seasons of eligibility remaining.

Previous College: Played football at Louisburg College as a freshman in 2010 … due to family hardship, was forced to leave Louisburg in 2011 … attended Alamance Community College the past two years, where he earned an associate degree but did not play football … served as an assistant coach at Carrboro H.S. while attending Alamance C.C. … helped coach Carrboro to the 2012 North Carolina 2AA state championship game.

High School: Rated as a three-star prospect at defensive end by Rivals.com after playing one season at Hargrave Military Academy in 2009 … prior to enrolling in prep school, was the 2008 Mid State 2A Conference Lineman of the Year and a two-time all-conference honoree at Carrboro H.S. … participated in 2008 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas … coached at Carrboro by Jason Tudryn.

Personal: Full name is Brandon Matthew Hunter … son of Jeffrey Mason and Anne and James Hunter … majoring in criminal justice.