2007 (Junior): Dressed for every game, but saw time in only six contests as a reserve defensive back and on special teams...Recorded six solo tackles on the season, including three at ASU.

Pre Louisiana: Helped lead Pearl River CC to Mississippi state championship in 2005 and 2006; Pearl River won the Junior College National Championship in 2005...Posted nine interceptions during the 2006 season.

Pearl River Central: Was a four-year letterwinner at Pearl River Central HS...Had six INT in 10 games of senior season...Also lettered in baseball, basketball and track.

Personal: Full name is Justin Charles Branden...Born on Sept. 18, 1986 in New Orleans...Son of Natalie and Henry Charles, Sr....Has two older brothers, one younger brother and two younger sisters.