Major Culbert

Position:
Defensive Back
Height:
5-11
Weight:
210
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Harbor City, Calif.
High School:
Harbonne High School

Will compete for a starting spot in the Wildcats’ secondary after transferring to ACU from Nebraska.

2006-08 (Nebraska): Culbert was a versatile performer for the Cornhuskers, playing both defensive back and running back before finally settling into the secondary as a junior in 2008. Last season he played in seven games with 10 tackles (four solo), helping the Cornhuskers to a 9-4 record and Jan. 1 Konica Minolta Gator Bowl win over Clemson. As a sophomore in 2007, Culbert started the season as a running back and carried five times for 35 yards and one touchdown in a win over Nevada. He later moved to linebacker and made eight tackles in the season’s final five games. As a freshman in 2006, Culbert played in 12 games and finished with 12 total tackles, mostly on special teams.

High school: Culbert had a standout prep career at Narbonne HS where he amassed more than 4,000 rushing yards and scored 37 touchdowns in his career. He ran for 1,955 yards and 17 touchdowns as a senior, while adding 10 receptions for 123 yards.

Personal: Born 29 Dec 1987. 2006 graduate of Harbonne High School.