Braden Gilligan
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Roger Silva | Prep Redzone Scout
Preseason Report: Braden Gilligan – Class of 2026
Meet Braden Gilligan, an impressive defensive lineman/offensive lineman from St. Paul’s School in New Hampshire, turning heads with two verbal offers from Ivy League schools, Cornell and Brown! Standing at 6’5″ and weighing 240 pounds, Braden made an immediate impact after transferring to private school, earning 2024 All-NEPSAC Honorable Mention honors.
Braden utilizes a potent combination of speed and power that allows him to maneuver past blockers effectively, frequently finding his way into the backfield. His game film reflects his exceptional skill set, showcasing a quick first step and violent hands that give him an edge in one-on-one matchups. During combines, he demonstrated versatility and a variety of moves to finish plays decisively. With his impressive size and burgeoning talent, Braden Gilligan is undoubtedly a player to watch this offseason. NCAA coaches should keep him on their radar as he approaches a breakout season!
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Read EvaluationAmal Scott | Prep Redzone Scout
Braden made the big jump to private school and contributed right away. He uses a mix of speed and power to get past blockers and found himself in the backfield quite often. I have seen Braden live, and his film shows much of his skill set. He will be tough to stop on the camp circuit this summer, and I will there to watch.
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Read EvaluationAmal Scott | Prep Redzone Scout
Braden showed all of his tools at this event. He has a quick first step and violent hands. He gets a good burst in pass rush, and can uses his upper body strength to fight through blocks in the run game. He can also use his length and a mix of moves to make plays on the edge. His film shows more of the same : an excellent athlete that should get more attention from the NCAA as the summer goes on.
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Read EvaluationAmal Scott | Prep Redzone Scout
Braden has good size and demonstrated skills during combine and drills. In Competition, he used a mix of moves to get around blockers and finish plays. He has a quick first step and violent hands. He has good size, skill and versatility. Definitely a player to watch this offseason.
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Read EvaluationRoger Silva | Prep Redzone Scout
Class of 2025 || Patriot Leauge All-Star || 6’5”230||TE/ DL/OL/C || 4.0 GPA || Silver Lake HS (MA)
Ranking Note: “Gilligan” was ranked as our #20 defensive lineman before our ranking update. After viewing his 2023 season film, we now have him ranked as our # 22 defensive lineman in the class of 2025 in New England, and he is graded as a D1 prospect.
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Read EvaluationBrian Phillips | Prep Redzone Scout
Film Highlight Review: A defensive end who can play with his hand down or stand up. Braden shows the ability to get after the passer, and applied pressure consistently in his fall 2023 season. In the run game, Gilligan does a nice job of taking on the run blockers to disrupt the play. He is a tough player, with good technique who plays snap to whistle. A strong senior season will go a long way for Braden.
Accolades: Patriot League All-Star
Projection: His physical measurables (height and weight) project Braden as a D1 FCS-Division 3/NAIA prospect
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