Branco has increased his leg strength over the last year, and he will challenge for the starting field goal and kickoffs position. He is also the primary backup punter.
2007: Did not appear in any games.
2006: Redshirt season.
High School: Lettered in football and volleyball at Brockton High School...kicked for the football team for three years...team won back-to-back Division I state championships in 2004 and 2005.
Personal: Born July 19, 1988...majoring in Accounting...enjoys snowboarding, paintballing, soccer, photography and drawing...played alongside current NU teammates Art Dias, Woody Romelus, Nate Thellen and Jason Vega at Brockton...Class of 2011.