Calhoun County standout who played in the Shrine Bowl will be playing very close to home.

Author: Reggie Anderson

Published: 6:44 AM EST February 8, 2023
Updated: 6:44 AM EST February 8, 2023

ST MATTHEWS, S.C. — Justen Brunson is staying as close to home as possible while still playing college football at a high level.

The Calhoun County standout has signed with South Carolina State which can never have too many talented defensive backs and Brunson hopes to develop into an All-MEAC performer for the Bulldogs.  

This past season, Brunson finished  with 93 tackles, four interceptions and five sacks while being named Region VII-A Defensive Player of the Year. He was a late addition to the Shrine Bowl but made the most of his trip to Spartanburg as he helped the South Carolina team defeat the North Carolina squad 17-13 in the annual all-star contest held in Spartanburg.