• One of the team’s top performers during spring drills
• Moved from end to tackle along the defensive line and solidified a starting role heading into the fall

PERSONAL — Born Brandon Jake Bair on Nov. 24, 1984 in Rexburg, Idaho. Parents: Terry Bair and Brenda Miller. Family: Six brothers, one sister. High School (Coach): South Fremont (Cris Tucker) 2003. Major: Spanish and Business. Redshirt: 2006.

2009 — Oregon's top tackler among its defensive linemen, accumulated what was then a collegiate-best five tackles in the season opener at Boise State before adding four against Purdue and three vs. Utah ... Also altered a punt in the second quarter against the Utes, earning team special teams player of the week honors . . . But that was no match for his personal-high 10 tackles at Stanford, which included one TFL for 1 yard . . . The honorable mention all-conference pick shared Ducks' top honors with seven stops at Washington, including a pair of tackles for losses of 10 yards . . . Team's eighth-best tackle has recorded 43 tackles through 12 games, in addition to ranking second on the team with 7.5 TFLs and breaking up two passes.

2008 — A key reserve, started the year on the perimeter of the defensive line before moving inside, where he made a greater impact as the season wore on … Had eight tackles while playing in all 13 games, including a season-high three tackles vs. Utah State and two at Arizona State … Forced one fumble at Washington State and recovered another, returning it 24 yards, in the regular-season finale at Oregon State … Broke up a pass and recorded one solo stop against Oklahoma State in the Holiday Bowl … Stepped onto the field for a season-high 47 snaps at Washington State and took part in double figures in plays on 12 of 13 occasions … Missed all of spring drills while recuperating from off-season shoulder surgery … Epitomized by a great work ethic and toughness that leads to continual improvement.

2007 — Played as a reserve in all 13 games, including a season-high 32 snaps in the Sun Bowl … Demonstrated proficiency primarily against the run, yet was credited with a trio of quarterback hurries and one pass breakup … Posted two tackles at Washington, including a stop for a 5-yard loss, and recovered a fumble at Michigan … Also had a two-tackle performance in El Paso vs. South Florida.

2006 — Began the year at tight end before shifting to defense when injuries created a greater urgency … Didn’t take long to regain his form from a long layoff, receiving scout team player-of-the-week citations on six occasions … Included were both defensive and special teams acclaim in aiding preparations in Washington win.

HIGH SCHOOL —  The 2002 first-team all-state defensive honoree (Idaho Statesman) accumulated 32 tackles and two quarterback sacks in addition to grabbing 20 catches for 260 yards and three touchdowns as a tight end as a senior in 2002 …  In addition to characterized as a great run blocker, also made it into the end zone on four 2-point conversions … The 2001 first-team all-conference offensive and defensive choice added 17 catches for 197 yards and three TDs as well as 40 tackles, 11 sacks and one blocked punt as a junior.