[1] He was twice named his team's Most Valuable Offensive Lineman and played in the California All-Star Game following his senior season.

He was named a scholar leader athlete by the Walter J Zable/ San Diego chapter of the National Football and College Hall of Fame.

Additionally, he was a finalist in the county wide Silver Pigskin, the first offensive lineman ever so honored by the voting coaches and sports reporters.

[1] As a true freshman, Brenner played primarily on special teams in all 13 games and added 53 snaps on offense.

[1] At Utah's Pro Day prior to the 2013 NFL draft, Brenner ran a 5.03 40-yard dash and did 29 bench reps of 225 pounds.

[7] Brenner entered his first pro training camp as the lone backup at center behind Mike Pouncey, facing competition from second-year guard Josh Samuda.

[8] After 10 weeks on the practice squad, Brenner was promoted to the active roster, replacing offensive tackle Will Yeatman, who was placed on injured reserve with a torn anterior cruciate ligament, and providing depth at center with starter Mike Pouncey listed as questionable for the team's Week 11 contest with an illness.