Brightwell is a 6-1, 206, Sophomore running back. He played in every game last year primarily on special teams making 2 tackles. Brightwell was listed as a receiver last year because that unit needed more depth and gave him a better chance of seeing the field. He moved to running back in the spring and has a good shot at the number 2 spot. Brightwell looked really good in the open scrimmage, but left early for a leg injury.
As a high school Junior, Brightwell rushed for 1309 yards on 9.9 ypc and 19 TDs. He only played in 4 games as a Senior, but still ran for 519 yards on 6.7 ypc and 8 TDs. It is not his numbers that impress me most, but Brightwell's character, work ethic, and background. Zach Rosenblatt, AZ Star, wrote a great story on Brightwell last summer that highlights what he has overcome and what drives Brightwell. He has a great chance to be the #2 RB and a breakout star this year.
23 is the Arizona record for rushing TDs in a season set by Tucson's own KaDeem Carey in 2013.
