Braden Paulmenn Braden Paulmenn 5'11" | 195 lbs | DB South Brunswick | 2024 State NJ is another one of those running backs at the QB position. Playing for South Brunswick, Braden leads the offense through his ability to not only chuck the ball but also through the ground game. Braden is a really exciting player to watch. He can move out of the pocket but can stay calm and collected while still looking to make the play downfield. A reliable runner as well, Braden can fake the hand off and tuck it and run. He could play a role as a power running back in the future, or potentially H back or tight end.

In his first year back at the helm, longtime South Brunswick Vikings Head Coach Joe George benefited from having a young, talented team. One player that played a big part on both sides of the ball was junior QB/DB Braden Paulmenn Braden Paulmenn 5'11" | 195 lbs | DB South Brunswick | 2024 State NJ . Listed at 5’10” 195lbs, he has prototypical size to compete at the varsity level. From his DB position he registered 52 tackles; and on offense he threw for 361 yards, 4 TDs, 2 Int, while completed a gaudy 73% of his passes. He was effective as a runner too, gaining 327 yards on 60 carries for 4 TDs. He also served as the Vikings long snapper, holder, and appeared at tailback as well.

As a QB in an option-based offense, Paulmenn makes the correct read on the option man. He is also a willing runner up the mid-line and effective off the edge too. Most impressive is his pitch-fake on speed option plays. He has found success duping defenders with it and gaining yards for himself. As passer, he often looks to scramble and make plays that way or looks to throw up the deep ball. Paulmenn will benefit from speed training this off season. By adding onto the wheels he already has he will be a dual-threat headache for defenses to contend with.

Paulmenn might be South Brunswick’s heartbeat, as their offense seems to beat to his drum. Let’s see how he beats the rush in 2023.

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