Class 2012: Brandon Bellman ready to bring defensive showcase to University of Alberta

Today, CFC shines the spotlight on Class 2012 star defensive back and recent University of Alberta commit, Brandon Bellman.   Brandon played high school football for the Holy Trinity Knights in Okotoks, Alberta. 

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Class 2012: Brandon Bellman ready to bring defensive showcase to University of Alberta

Today, CFC shines the spotlight on Class 2012 star defensive back and recent University of Alberta commit, Brandon Bellman. Brandon played high school football for the Holy Trinity Knights in Okotoks, Alberta.


Brandon Bellman

Positions:
Defensive Back, Safety, Running Back, Receiver, Special Teams (Kicker, Punter, Kick Return, Punt Return)

Height/Weight:
5’10, 180 lbs

Teams:
Holy Trinity Knights (high school: ASAA)

Commitment:
Commitment to University of Alberta

Class:
2012

Brandon has excelled as an effective, yet tremendous player on the field. Throughout his gridiron career, the defensive standout has been honoured for his efforts. He’s been previously selected to play on Team South at the Bantam Bowl (2009), Team Alberta Hawaii (2011) and St. Louis all-star team (2008). Most recently, he was a Senior Bowl all-star in 2012.

Among the awards Brandon has been honoured with during his career include overall bantam MVP in grade nine, Heart of a Knight award (2009-2010), special teams player of the year (2010-2011) and the Iron Knight Award (2011).

The defensive back, who played his high school career with the Holy Trinity Knights of the Alberta Schools Athletic Association (ASAA), has experienced two special highlights in his gridiron career.

“My most memorable football experience is a tie between playing Senior Bowl with all my old teammates from Bantam Bowl and Selects again and when my football team Holy Trinity Academy made it to provincials the first football team ever in school history to make it to provincials,” comments Brandon. “Sadly, we lost to AOB but it was a great memory in the making, playing in the provincial time with a winning team.”

Next season, Brandon will suit up for the University of Alberta. Recently, he’s committed to the school. Among the decisive factors in his decision were the strengths of the academic and football programs.

“I chose the University of Alberta because the team was very open in welcoming me when I came up for camp and met Coach Stead and Coach Clarkson,” explains the future Golden Bears player. “Coach Clarkson is very inspirational as he played in the CFL for many teams and he will be my primary coach for defensive backs.”

“The education system at the University of Alberta is outstanding as I have always had an interest in going there for schooling and when football came into the picture, it was a dream come true. I will also be joining fellow friends and soon to be teammates who are also going to attend the University of Alberta like Brandon Jennings and Eric Egan.”

On the field, Brandon tries to emulate the playing style of NFL star Ed Reed, who is a defensive backfor the Baltimore Ravens.

“My greatest role model for football has always been Ed Reed for being one of the shortest defensive backs in the NFL,” says the Knights defensive back. “He makes up for it in his speed, hitting abilities and being able to read plays coming at him before the ball is even snapped.”

Defensive backs coach Colin Sheedy has played a significant role in shaping Brandon’s football career, which has ultimately resulted in all the success he’s been able to achieve on the field.

“He has won two national championships as a coach with the Calgary Colts,” comments the Knights defensive talent. “He has helped me grow into the player I am today and I could not thank him enough for always harping on me for technique and to practice like I play.”

“He will forever be a coach that has helped shape my football career into where it is today.”

However, Brandon would not be able to reach for all his football and life goals without the support and encouragement of his parents.

“They have both raised me throughout my 18 years here on this planet; I can’t thank them enough for everything they have done for me and all the opportunities they have given me, especially in football,” explains Brandon. “They have gone to the moon and beyond for things they have done for me.”

“They have taught me valuable lessons in life and let me learn some lessons the hard way, just like any great parents would.”

Academically, the Knights defensive back would like to pursue a degree in business with a possible specialization in international business. As for future football goals, he would like to play for with the Golden Bears for five years, then take a stab at getting into the CFL draft.

“Any player would be lucky enough to be invited to the draft but to be signed would be a dream come true,” adds the standout.

As Brandon gets set to embark on the new phase of his football and academic life at the University of Alberta, he hopes to take with him one key lesson he’s learned from the gridiron.

“I have learned how to be a leader on and off the football field and learned how to be great listener,” says Brandon. “You will run into all kinds of people in life and on the field.”

“You must adapt to certain situations with those certain people and that is how you grow as a person.”



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