Boise State’s compact, disruptive interior defender working back from surgery
Brunken is a **255-pound sophomore defensive lineman** for Boise State whose value is tied to leverage, toughness, and interior effort rather than box-score flash; the biggest current context is that he posted he was **cleared 5.5 months after surgery for a torn biceps tendon**, which matters for both availability and early-season ramp-up. At his best fit, he profiles as a rotational DT who can bring energy, gap discipline, and physicality inside, especially for a team that wants a hard-nosed, developmental piece with upside once fully healthy.
