Jacob Brunson considers himself a “big, kind, selfless person who wants to bring out the good in people.” “Because not a lot of people know that, a lot of people see the big football player, but I like to make a positive impact on every person I meet,” the Midwest City High School offensive lineman said.

That ethic applies on the gridiron on Friday nights and off. Brunson aspires to be “a teammate that you can come to with any problem or situation any time for help, or anything.”

Brunson started playing football when he was 9 years old. He joined the team because his father had played. He also power-lifts for the Bombers, but football was his first love. “It just clicked, like I just was supposed to be on the field,” Brunson said.

That doesn’t mean the journey has been without its challenges. Brunson has dealt with several injuries, including a meniscus tear and a few concussions, “but it’s a part of the journey,” he said.

“[The torn meniscus] happened during throwing practice before my junior year. I ended up getting it removed. It shortened the healing process, but it was hard to build up the same strength that I had in the knee,” Brunson said.

Brunson was out for about a month-and-a-half, but he was proud of the way he rebounded from the injury.

“It was a little rough, but I just wanted to be on the field and in the weight room with my guys,” Brunson said.

He wants to play football “as far as it will take [him].” “Shooting to make it to the league, but I would love to play college football,” Brunson said.

So far, Brunson likes the way the season is going for the Bombers.

“It’s going well. We have lost some games, but we are still positive on making it to state,” Brunson said. “I feel like I am doing pretty good. A lot of improvements from last year.”