West Liberty University Athletics

2024
Appeared in three games on the defensive line for the Hilltoppers........Had 10 total tackles (4 solo and 6 assisted) 4.5 tackles for loss ......... 3.5 sacks....... One forced fumble against Frostburg State Sept.14, 2024............ One fumble recovery. against Walsh Aug. 29. 2024.......... Had a season high 2.5 tackles for loss and two sacks against Frostburg State Sept.14, 2024. 

2023
Appeared in and started nine games as a defensive lineman for the Hilltoppers… Recorded 31 total tackles (17 solo and 14 assisted), eight total tackles-for-loss (five solo and six assisted), 1.5 total sacks (one unassisted and one assisted), five passes defended (three pass break-ups and two interceptions), two fumble recoveries, and one touchdown… Made his first career start and appearance in the season opener at Walsh, making five total tackles and 1.5 tackles-for-loss in his debut… Notched five or more total tackles in three games, including a season-high of nine in a home contest against Fairmont State which included five solo stops… Also against the Falcons, he made a season-high of 2.5 tackles-for-loss which included an assisted sack that resulted in a safety less than one minute into the game to give WLU the early 2-0 edge… Recorded his first career solo sack in a home victory over Glenville State, making the play to halt the Pioneers’ momentum on their opening drive of the third quarter… Secured his first career interception in a road game at (RV) Charleston, picking off the Golden Eagle quarterback in the red zone and returning it 14 yards… Made a pair of pass break-ups and recorded his second interception of the year in a home win over Wheeling to end the season, returning the pick for the Hilltoppers’ third pick-six of the day… His pick-six against the Cardinals contributed to WLU’s five defensive touchdowns during the 2023 season, which ranked fifth in NCAA Division II… Made his first career fumble recovery against Notre Dame, falling on the ball inside the Falcon 10-yard line and setting up a one play scoring drive for the Hilltopper offense… Made his second fumble recovery of the season in the finale against Wheeling, scooping up the ball as WU neared the red zone early in the second quarter and returned it 73 yards before another fumble on the same play gave the ball back to the Cardinals inside their own 10-yard line… His two fumble recoveries tied for second in the MEC and 22^nd nationally.

PRE-WLU
Played two seasons for McDougle Technical Institute in 2021 and 2022… Was a part of the Heritage High School football program who won three consecutive Seminole District Championships from 2017-19, including a VHSL Class 3A State Championship in 2018.

Off the Field
He is the son of Nicole Horsley, he has two siblings, Brian Horsley jr and Braylen Horsley............. He is majoring in Health & Physical Education