2026 Wheeling Central LS Wyatt Brady Wyatt Brady 5'10" | 190 lbs | LS/LB Wheeling Central Catholic | 2026 State WV shows consistent snap velocity and placement on field goal and extra point attempts. His operation time remains steady, allowing specialists to work comfortably. That reliability gives him developmental value at the college level.

2026 Wheeling Central standout Wyatt Brady Wyatt Brady 5'10" | 190 lbs | LS/LB Wheeling Central Catholic | 2026 State WV has continued to show why he’s regarded as one of the top specialists in West Virginia, and his play this postseason is reinforcing that status. Brady has remained sharp as the Knights’ long snapper while also delivering steady production on defense, where he’s totaled 54 tackles and been a reliable presence in the middle of their unit. His wrestling background strengthens his combination of consistency, toughness, and athletic foundation. As Wheeling Central pushes deeper into November, Brady’s versatility and poise in pressure moments make him one of the most important pieces of their playoff roster.

2026 Wheeling Central LS/LB Wyatt Brady Wyatt Brady 5'10" | 190 lbs | LS/LB Wheeling Central Catholic | 2026 State WV is battling back from an injury during wrestling season, but should be good to go at some point during the season if not right away. He’s the ace of the Knights’ excellent linebacker corps and led the team in tackles a season ago.

Here’s what we recently said about Brady in our 2026 Rankings New Additions article:

“ Wyatt Brady Wyatt Brady 5'10" | 190 lbs | LS/LB Wheeling Central Catholic | 2026 State WV earns our #1 long snapper ranking and debuts inside of the Top 150 in the 2026 rankings. He earned his first offer from his hometown school, Wheeling University, earlier this summer and is deserving of more looks this fall. Brady is also a highly productive linebacker who could certainly play that position at the next level, potentially even at the D2 level, but has a bright future as a long snapper in college. He has a quality wrestling background to utilize as well, where he’s earned college recognition as a talented multi-sport athlete for the Knights.”

Wyatt Brady Wyatt Brady 5'10" | 190 lbs | LS/LB Wheeling Central Catholic | 2026 State WV earns our #1 long snapper ranking and debuts inside of the Top 150 in the 2026 rankings. He earned his first offer from his hometown school, Wheeling University, earlier this summer and is deserving of more looks this fall. Brady is also a highly productive linebacker who could certainly play that position at the next level, potentially even at the D2 level, but has a bright future as a long snapper in college. He has a quality wrestling background to utilize as well, where he’s earned college recognition as a talented multi-sport athlete for the Knights.

2026 Wheeling Central LB/LS Wyatt Brady Wyatt Brady 5'10" | 190 lbs | LS/LB Wheeling Central Catholic | 2026 State WV is having a great start to his junior year for the Maroon Knights and is tied for tackles on the team through four games.

Brady has totaled 45 tackles and 5.5 TFLs while doubling as their long snapper on special teams. He’s a good small-school middle linebacker with a strong wrestling background and is a productive player who is seeing carries on offense in recent games too. Brady does a nice job fighting through traffic and shedding blockers. He has good lateral quickness and footwork when reading the play before committing to his angle to the ball. Brady is a bulldog who will have options for what he wants to play in college and could long snap or wrestle at the next level too.

The returning leading tackler from a season ago will be 2026 LB/LS Wyatt Brady Wyatt Brady 5'10" | 190 lbs | LS/LB Wheeling Central Catholic | 2026 State WV who also finished his sophomore wrestling season strong making it to states and finishing as a runner-up. Long-snapper may be his best position which is what you’ll find in his sophomore highlight tape and could play there at the next level if he doesn’t choose to wrestle in college. Brady is one of the top snappers in the 2026 class and was very consistent in that role last season. His snaps have good velocity and speed on them with consistent ball placement on punt and kick snaps. His athleticism and time at linebacker will allow him to be good on punt coverage which we’d like to see more film of, but we know he has the ability to do it.

He’s worth watching at linebacker as well and will perform both duties well again this season.