2005: 11 games: 59 solos, 76 assists, 4 TFLs, 1.5 sacks, 2 ints., 3 PDs, 2 FR, 1 FF. Named First-team all A-10 Conference. Named first-team AFCA IAA all-American.
2004: 57 solos, 28 assists, 8 TFLs, 2 sacks, 1 int., 1 PD. Named First team all-A10 Conference. TSN All-American HM.
CDS Profile
Brian's reputation and repeat three-time all A-10 first-team selection is well deserved. He has proven that he is as good as last year's best A-10 LB (Liam Ezekiel at Northeastern) and should do as well (or better) at the next level. Brian is a battler who ocassionally delivers the big, knockout blow. He is a solid run-stuffer, but struggles some in space, and will definitely be a liability in the passing game at the next level early on. He is also undersized and will have to bulk up some if he is to have any chance as a run-stuffing ILB. Fortunately he is a good leaper, and so with some solid pro coaching he might overcome his pass-defending issues with time and reps. He is a very smart, coachable guy though who will surprise with his toughness and productivity. The kind who will be tough to cut if he sneaks into a camp--should he not hear his name called during the 2006 NFL draft.
(photo and bio summary below courtesy of Villanova University athletics)
Brian Hulea
Class: Junior
Hometown: Canfield, Ohio
High School: Canfield High School
Height / Weight: 6-1 / 235
Position: LB
Birthdate: 12/08/1982
Physical player who plays with great intensity; Dominant defender who has 211 career tackles in his first two seasons.
2003:Earned first team All-Atlantic 10 honors; Led all of I-AA football in solo tackles with 99; Named to the Atlantic 10 All-Academic Team; Started all 11 games and recorded a team-high 141 tackles (99 solo/42 assisted), 4.5 sacks, two sacks, two fumble recoveries, five quarterback hurries and two pass break-ups; Tallied 12.5 tackles in season opener versus Hampton; Had 15 tackles, a sack and a fumble recovery versus Temple; Registered 10 tackles and a tackle for loss at New Hampshire; Amassed four solo tackles versus Northeastern; Totaled four solo stops and a pass break-up against James Madison; Credited with 18 total tackles, including 12 solos at Rhode Island; Made two solo tackles and three assisted stops versus UMass; Recorded 18 total stops at Richmond; Registered eight tackles, a pass break-up and a tackle for loss at Hofstra; Tallied 12 tackles and a quarterback sack at Maine; Totaled 15 total tackles in season finale at Delaware.
2002: Played in 11 games and tallied 70 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, four sacks, two pass break-ups, two quarterback hurries and an interceptions; Missed the Delaware game and all three playoff games due to mononucleosis; Made three tackles and a tackle for loss versus Rutgers; Had a team-high right tackles at Colgate; Credited with eight tackles and a forced fumble versus Maine; Tallied six tackles, a sack and a tackle for loss versus New Hampshire; Recorded eight solo stops and a tackle for loss at JMU; Made five unassisted tackles, two assisted stops and an interception versus Hofstra; Registered nine total stops, two sacks and a tackle for loss against Penn; Amassed seven solo stops, two assisted tackles and a sack at UMass; Made 10 tackles and two tackles for loss versus William & Mary; Totaled seven solo tackles and a tackle for loss at Northeastern.
2001: Redshirted.
CANFIELD HIGH SCHOOL:
Two-time League Defensive Player of the Year; NEO District Defensive Player of the Year; First Team All-Ohio; All-time leader for tackles in a career, tackles in a season and tackles in a game; First Team All-League in basketball; Second Team All-District in basketball; Honorable Mention All-Ohio for basketball; Fifth all-time leading rebounder at Canfield.
2008 Draft Review
