Braeden Armstead
Braeden Armstead
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2027 Cabell Midland OL
Braeden Armstead
Braeden
Armstead
6'3" | 275 lbs | OL/DL
Cabell Midland | 2027
State
WV
has steadily developed for the Knights since first coming on our radar as a freshman JV player. He’s done a great job of growing into his frame since then that should have him on college radars heading into his senior year. Armstead set the tone up front at center as the Knights reverted back to their Wing-T system this past season as a physical run blocker who consistently finishes blocks.
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Another 2027 center to know from this season is Cabell Midland’s
Braeden Armstead
Braeden
Armstead
6'3" | 275 lbs | OL/DL
Cabell Midland | 2027
State
WV
. As the Knights have moved back to their traditional Wing-T offense, Armstead is anchoring the line at an important position in that scheme. He’s done a great job of growing into his 6’3 frame over the past two years, which has translated to increased physicality up front. Armstead will be a name for colleges to monitor closely moving forward, as he steadily progresses.
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Another promising 2027 Cabell Midland big man prospect that we’re high on is OL/DL
Braeden Armstead
Braeden
Armstead
6'3" | 275 lbs | OL/DL
Cabell Midland | 2027
State
WV
. He got his varsity opportunity as a sophomore last season and is steadily developing both physically and fundamentally. Armstead will man the center position in a system that will likely lean heavily on its running game at a key point of contact. Hard work in the weight room over the off-season will prove dividends for his game and ability heading into his junior year and should allow him to take another step forward this year.
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Cabell Midland OL
Braeden Armstead
Braeden
Armstead
6'3" | 275 lbs | OL/DL
Cabell Midland | 2027
State
WV
has a high ceiling as a baseball prospect but he’ll have options as a football player too if he chooses. Armstead is a well-rounded athlete for his size and has some of the best feet for an offensive lineman in the 2027 class. He plays well in space and gets to the second level of the defense quickly on his JV film from last season. Armstead also plays with high physicality and finishes blocks until the whistle. If he keeps getting bigger and putting on more size while maintaining his athleticism, Armstead has one of the high ceilings in the 2027 OL group.
He’ll be a fun player to watch develop over the next three years and a talented multi-sport prospect.
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Cabell Midland has some promising freshmen coming up the ranks as expected and another one that I like is OL
Braeden Armstead
Braeden
Armstead
6'3" | 275 lbs | OL/DL
Cabell Midland | 2027
State
WV
. Armstead is a 6’2 230 left tackle right now who looks like the type of athlete that will keep growing. He’s a three-sport athlete who is also a very good baseball player as well as on the hardwood and will have some options for which sport he wants to play in college. Depending on how he grows and which sport he gravitates more towards, Armstead can develop into a quality offensive line prospect over the next three years. I thought he flashed a lot of good things on his freshman highlight tape and if he can put on the size needed to play the position he’ll have the talent to play there at the next level. Armstead already possesses the athleticism and physicality needed to play offensive line and was driving defenders 15+ yards downfield at times on film. He flashed some violent hands and very good foot quickness for his age that allows him to block down to the second level and in space. I think Armstead has a high ceiling for OL if he puts on more size and another young lineman in their program who has impressed early on.
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