Eastern Kentucky University Athletics

AS A REDSHIRT SENIOR IN 2019 AT EKU
Started four times … played in all 12 games … totaled 30 tackles, including 3.5 tackles for a loss … had one pass break-up … finished with a season-best six tackles, including two tackles for a loss, at Louisville (Sept. 7) … had five tackles at Jacksonville State (Nov. 23), EKU’s first win over the Gamecocks since 2012.

AS A REDSHIRT JUNIOR IN 2018 AT EKU
Saw action in 10 games … finished the season with 21 tackles and one quarterback hurry … posted a season-best five tackles against No. 8 Jacksonville State (Oct. 6).

AS A REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE IN 2017 AT EKU
Played in all 11 games, seeing time at linebacker and on special teams … finished the season with 16 tackles, 3.0 tackles for a loss, 1.0 sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery … had a season-high three tackles at Western Kentucky (Sept. 2) … recovered a fumble at Murray State (Oct. 28) … recorded a sack and forced a fumble against Saint Francis (Nov. 18).

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2016 AT EKU
Redshirt season … did not appear in any games.

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2015 AT KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY
Played in nine games … registered 50 tackles, 16.5 tackles for a loss and 2.5 sacks … forced two fumbles and blocked one kick.
 
HIGH SCHOOL
Played at Trinity High School.
 
PERSONAL
Full name is Brentton Ayinde Ervin ... son of Jimmie Ervin and Fern Smith ... has two sisters – Baylee and Branae … majoring in sport management.