2022 Stats: 22 Carries, 105 Yards, 2 TDsrnI am a big fan of the 6’2″ 220 lbs fullback out of Marshfield. He doesn’t have a lot of production to his name, but that looks poised to change this fall. There is only one other player who had a carry in 2022 returning for 2023. Over 300 total carries graduate in June leaving one of the biggest voids in the entire state. While I expect Braden to continue his main duties of lead blocker from the FB position, I can’t help but get excited for the chance of his carries to increase and the results from that. Braden is such a powerful athlete on the field. He tosses defenders as a lead run blocker. That same power is on display as he runs through tackle attempts and piles up the yards after contact. He is a tone setter with or without the ball in his hands. Teams that utilize a FB need to make Marshfield a must stop on the recruiting trail.

One of my favorite players that I watched during this rankings update was the Marshfield RB/FB. It is hard to miss the 6’2″ 230 lbs running back. He towers over the majority of defenders he faces. The power he plays with matches the frame also. As a blocker, Braden plays like an undersized OL. He has a powerful punch that sends defenders to the ground. He also has the leg drive to drive defenders out of the running lane. As a runner, Braden is a freight train. He lives behind his shoulder pads, runs his feet through contact, and has the body control to take body shots and keep moving forward. Where Braden really stands out is that he also can play all there downs because of his receiving abilities out of the backfield. It looks like he has natural hands, has the athleticism to outrun LBs, and is just as angry of a runner after the catch as he is between the tackles. I am excited to see a huge season from the Marshfield athlete. He will be a surprise for many.