Personal
Born in Vancouver, Washington ... parents are Randy and Julie Bruner ... an Eagle Scout ... recruited by Oregon, Oregon State and Washington State.
Before BYU
Helped lead the Plainsmen, under head coach Tom Smythe, to an 8-2 overall record, including a mark of 5-0 in the 4A Greater St. Helens league standings ... as a senior, named defensive player of the year in the Greater Saint Helens League ... selected as a first-team all-league linebacker and second-team running back ... rushed for over 800 yards and had 11 touchdowns as a junior, despite playing only six games due to injury.