Dan Bratton # 74 * OFFENSIVE TACKLE 6-4 * SENIOR Clarks Summit, PA - Abington Heights
2001:
Three-year mainstay on the offensive line . . . selected on All-Pennsylvania
State Athletic Conference second team last season.
Starting Offensive Tackle
for 32 Straight Contests
Did not allow a sack all season . . . chosen as team's lineman of the week four times . . . had an
outstanding game against West Chester with 92 percent blocking mark . . . made 80 percent club in eight of
the 11 games.
Made successful switch from right tackle to left tackle before the 1999 season . . . move was made
to take advantage of his strong pass protecting ability . . . handles critical assignment of protecting
the quarterback's blind side.
Started at right tackle in his first game as freshman . . . has been a starter in 32 straight
games.
Described as a tremendous athlete for an offensive lineman . . . has exceptional foot movement . .
. physical player . . . stepped up his role as a leader on the line last season.
Background - Standout lineman for Abington Heights High School . . . honored as All-Conference
first team defensive tackle and second team offensive tackle . . . helped team to three consecutive Big 11
Conference titles . . . coached by Greg Justave . . . played in the County Dream Game.
Earned All-Conference recognition as a thrower in track and field . . . honored as a United States
Marines Corps Distinguished Athlete . . . majoring in Secondary Education, Social Studies for career as a
history teacher . . . birthdate 6-9-80.
