UNLV: A talented defensive back with good size who is believed to be the first Rebel football player from national athletic powerhouse Dunbar High in Baltimore, which is a perennial state champion on the gridiron ... Will look to get his first playing time this fall and was listed No. 2 at free safety after spring practice ... Ranked out of high school as the No. 99 cornerback in the nation by Scout and the No. 119 safety by Scouts, Inc.
2009: Redshirted season.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2009 graduate of Paul Lawrence Dunbar HS ... Helped lead the Poets to a 13-1 overall record and the 2008 State 1A championship as a senior ... Also part of the 2007 state championship team ... Made 43 tackles, picked off 10 passes, had seven deflections, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery during final prep season ... Lettered three seasons overall for coach Lawrence Smith ... Lettered in track and field and also participated in basketball.
PERSONAL: Courtney Duane Bridget Jr. was born on March 22, 1991, in Baltimore ... The son of Kijana and Courtney Bridget Sr. ... Has a younger sister ... Has not declared a major.
--Courtesy of UNLVRebels.com
2009: Redshirted season.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2009 graduate of Paul Lawrence Dunbar HS ... Helped lead the Poets to a 13-1 overall record and the 2008 State 1A championship as a senior ... Also part of the 2007 state championship team ... Made 43 tackles, picked off 10 passes, had seven deflections, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery during final prep season ... Lettered three seasons overall for coach Lawrence Smith ... Lettered in track and field and also participated in basketball.
PERSONAL: Courtney Duane Bridget Jr. was born on March 22, 1991, in Baltimore ... The son of Kijana and Courtney Bridget Sr. ... Has a younger sister ... Has not declared a major.
--Courtesy of UNLVRebels.com
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