University of Delaware Athletics
2015 Football Roster

Brandon Snyder
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Newark, Del.
- Position:
- Linebacker
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 220
- High School:
- Tatnall School
- Major:
- Civil Engineering
AT DELAWARE
Fourth-year member of the squad as an outside linebacker • walk-on • junior who will once again be expected to contribute on special teams • has one tackle in 11 career games • one of 20 Delaware natives on roster • had two tackles (one for loss) in Blue-White Spring Game in May.
2015 SEASON (GAME BY GAME STATISTICS)
2014 SEASON
Earned second letter as a backup linebacker as a sophomore • played in two games, seeing action in opener vs. Pittsburgh and season finale vs. Villanova • selected by coaching staff to carry out the Delaware state flag in game vs. William & Mary • had one tackle in spring game.
2013 SEASON
Earned first varsity letter as a special teams player and backup outside linebacker • saw action in nine games as a valuable special teams players • did not see action in first three games • recorded first career tackle with solo stop vs. Wagner • selected by coaching staff to carry out the Delaware state flag in game vs. Rhode Island • posted nine tackles in Blue-White Spring Game.
2012 SEASON
Did not see game action and retained freshman eligibility • played linebacker on Blue Hen scout team • named to Colonial Athletic Association Academic Honor Roll.
HIGH SCHOOL
Three-sport standout at the Tatnall School where he starred in football, basketball, and baseball • served as captain for all three teams and earned 12 letters • four-year starter at linebacker and offensive tackle at Tatnall for head coach and former Delaware tight end Jody Russell • led teams to 6-4 records in 2008 and 2010 • earned first team All-Independent Conference honors as a junior and senior • set a school record with 151 tackles as a senior • forced 18 fumbles during his career • played in Blue-Gold High School All-Star Game at Delaware Stadium in June • three-year letterwinner in basketball for head coach and former Delaware standout Anthony Wright • played center and power forward and led team to three-year mark of 39-26 • led team to state semifinals in 2010 • four-year letterwinner in baseball as a right-fielder • led team to record of 42-12 over final three seasons • earned first team All-Independent honors three times • played in Blue-Gold All-Star Game at Delaware Stadium • led team to two conference championships and three state playoff appearances • honor roll student.
PERSONAL
Brandon James Snyder • born June 19, 1994 • son of Ken and Cathy Snyder • only child • civil engineering major at Delaware • enjoys fishing and playing basketball in his spare time • has been a volunteer with Tri-State Bird Rescue • mother is a graduate of nearby Goldey-Beacom College.
CAREER STATISTICS
Year | G/S | Tackles (Solo) |
Sacks/TFL |
FR/FF |
Int./PD |
2014 | 2/0 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0/0 |
2013 | 9/0 | 1 (1) | 0/0 |
0/0 |
0/0 |
TOTALS | 11/0 | 1 (1) |
0/0 |
0/0 |
0/0 |