LaMar Bratton

	Class: Sophomore
	Hometown: Riverside, Calif.
	High School: John W. North HS

	Height / Weight: 6-2 / 275
	Position: Offensive Line
	Experience: 1L

05/02/2012

Stevens: Lobos 2012 Spring Football Review

Coach Bob Davie encouraged by spring efforts, but also sees the 'vulnerability' of the UNM program

04/29/2012

Stevens: The Family of Lobo O-Linemen Needs Some More Members

Lobos have lots of talent on the O-line, but need depth for a 13-game season

04/16/2012

Dynamic Duo Become Focal Point of Lobo Football Practice

Offensive linemen Farrell and Bratton are team's iron men during scrimmages

04/08/2012

Stevens: DeBesse's Pistol Offense Still Evaluating the Lobo Ammo

UNM's first-year offensive coordinator says his attack will depend on what his Lobos can do best

03/29/2012

Stevens: Lobos Put On The Pads & Smack Each Other Around

Bob Davie's Lobos say putting on the pads gives football a 'real' feel -- contact!

09/24/2011

New Mexico vs. Sam Houston State

New Mexico vs. Sam Houston State Saturday, September 24, 2011

09/03/2011

New Mexico vs. Colorado State

New Mexico hosted Colorado State in the season opener, won by the Rams 14-10.

NEW MEXICO: A natural leader who emerged as the glue on the offensive line in 2011...was named the team's co-Outstanding Offensive Lineman...made all the line protection calls and coordinated the unit as a redshirt freshman...possesses a strong knowledge of the game and will be a bigger force in 2012 as he gets physically stronger as well...one of seven Lobos to earn Academic All-Mountain West honors in 2011.

2011: Started all 12 games, 11 at center and one at right guard...his emergence allowed UNM to utilize Dillon Farrell at tackle to increase athleticism on the offensive line...allowed the fewest sacks among all Lobo starting offensive linemen...was the most consistent performer on the offensive line...made the Academic All-Mountain West Team in the fall of 2011.

2010: Redshirted the 2010 season and will compete for a starting spot on the offensive line...smart player who continues to develop.

HIGH SCHOOL: Two-time first team all Big 8 honoree who excelled on both sides of the line as a senior, playing both offensive guard and defensive tackle...also received scholarship offers from Nevada and UNLV...second team all-county pick as well...60 tackles and 9 sacks on defense in 2009...three-year letterman for head coach Scott Pearne...second team all-Ivy League selection as a sophomore when North posted a 13-1 record and captured the 2007 CIS Southern Section title...the Huskies were 8-4 in 2008, advancing to the second round of the playoffs...also threw for the North track & field team and played the post for the basketball team...made the Honor Roll all four years and held a 3.56 GPA...also a member of the student government.

PERSONAL: Born Aug. 21, 1992, in Riverside, Calif...full name is LaMar Christopher Dean Bratton...son of Harry and Tanya Bratton...dad is the senior pastor at Greater Faith Grace Bible Church...has three older siblings: Mark Smith, Stacey, and Sharis...cousin, Enoch Simmons, played baseball at Loyola Marymount and later in the minor leagues with the Oakland A's organization...LaMar is active in his church, serving as the media director and singing in the choir...would like to major in Computer Science at UNM.