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Braden Simpson

Braden Simpson

Braden Simpson

Defensive Back/Linebacker
2026 Class
6'1" Height
190 Weight
Southside School
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Braden
Simpson DB/LB
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
190
HS
Southside
|
AR
Braden Simpson is a high-energy player with solid read-and-react skills, allowing him to position himself to make plays...
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About Braden

How would you briefly describe your gameplay style?

Fast paced downhill player Most comfortable at nickel safety or linebacker

Can you provide a brief description of your mentality or personality?

Be the best I can Serve God Fun to be around

Are you involved in any clubs, organizations, or have you received any non-sport awards?

GT All-conference 5a east football All-state 4a-3 football Newcomer of the year nominee All-state goalie All-state bowling

What type of college are you looking for?

Christian college with a great coaching staff, offers civil engineering

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Braden
Simpson DB/LB
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
190
HS
Southside
|
AR
Braden Simpson
Braden Simpson is a high-energy player with solid read-and-react skills, allowing him to position himself to make plays...
Written by Colton Edwards
Read more at PrepRedzone.com
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Braden
Simpson DB/LB
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
190
HS
Southside
|
AR
Braden Simpson
Braden Simpson is an athletic defensive back who plays sideline-to-sideline. This season, he’s accumulated 115 tackles (28 solo),...
Written by Colton Edwards
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Braden
Simpson DB/LB
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
190
HS
Southside
|
AR
Braden Simpson
Braden Simpson is an upcoming senior and a prospect to add to the recruiting board. He’s athletic and...
Written by Colton Edwards
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Braden
Simpson DB/LB
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
190
HS
Southside
|
AR
Braden Simpson
Braden Simpson lands at number three for the position. He just received an offer from Arkansas Tech. Simpson...
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Braden
Simpson DB/LB
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
190
HS
Southside
|
AR
Braden Simpson
Braden Simpson was one of the biggest risers in the class of 2026. He lands at number three...
Written by Colton Edwards
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Braden
Simpson DB/LB
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
190
HS
Southside
|
AR
Braden Simpson
Braden Simpson is a high-IQ prospect who rotates across the secondary, primarily dominating from the safety position. Simpson...
Written by Colton Edwards
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Braden
Simpson DB/LB
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
190
HS
Southside
|
AR
Braden Simpson
Recent Offers: Lyon (June 11th, 2024) Offer List: Lyon Note – 4.0 GPA Glad to receive my first...
Written by Colton Edwards
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Braden Simpson Braden Simpson Braden Simpson 6'1" | 190 lbs | DB/LB Southside | 2026 State AR is a high-energy player with solid read-and-react skills, allowing him to position himself to make plays in space. Simpson takes solid angles and demonstrates good physicality at the POA. Overall, he’s a solid zone and man coverage defender.

I’m extremely blessed to announce my commitment to The Brotherhood! @Harding_FB! I couldn’t have done it without great coaching along the way to get me prepared for this, and I’m excited to see what the future holds! @PaulSimmonsHU @hucoachmote @MattUnderwoodHU @PrepRedzoneAR pic.twitter.com/uH8WG2JpMB

— Braden Simpson (@BradenSimpson_8) December 4, 2025

6 months ago

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Braden Simpson Braden Simpson Braden Simpson 6'1" | 190 lbs | DB/LB Southside | 2026 State AR is an athletic defensive back who plays sideline-to-sideline. This season, he’s accumulated 115 tackles (28 solo), ten tackles for loss, one sack, and one interception. Simpson is a high-energy player with solid read-and-react skills, allowing him to position himself to make plays in space. Simpson takes solid angles and demonstrates good physicality at the POA. Overall, he’s a solid zone and man coverage defender.

Note – 4.0 GPA

Hit 370 for 10 on squat today! @PrepRedzoneAR @PaulSimmonsHU @CoachBracken @Coach5000Watts @CoachBDT @coach_craw @CoachWalkerIV @fbcoachsimpson @coachjjanderson @CoachRudyG pic.twitter.com/TmSTCI3GcI

— Braden Simpson (@BradenSimpson_8) June 19, 2025

7 months ago

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Braden Simpson Braden Simpson Braden Simpson 6'1" | 190 lbs | DB/LB Southside | 2026 State AR is an upcoming senior and a prospect to add to the recruiting board. He’s athletic and has a good work ethic on and off the field. He is a high-energy player with solid read-and-react skills, allowing him to position himself to make plays in space. Simpson takes solid angles and demonstrates good physicality at the POA. Overall, he’s a solid zone and man coverage defender.

Note – 4.0 GPA

Hit 370 for 10 on squat today! @PrepRedzoneAR @PaulSimmonsHU @CoachBracken @Coach5000Watts @CoachBDT @coach_craw @CoachWalkerIV @fbcoachsimpson @coachjjanderson @CoachRudyG pic.twitter.com/TmSTCI3GcI

— Braden Simpson (@BradenSimpson_8) June 19, 2025

12 months ago

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Braden Simpson Braden Simpson Braden Simpson 6'1" | 190 lbs | DB/LB Southside | 2026 State AR lands at number three for the position. He just received an offer from Arkansas Tech. Simpson is a high-energy player with solid read-and-react skills, allowing him to position himself to make plays in space effectively. He takes solid angles and demonstrates good physicality at the POA, contributing to forced turnovers. Keep an eye on him throughout 2025.

Note – 4.0 GPA

Had a great first team camp of the season! @CoachBDT @CoachWalkerIV @CoachMooreNIU @coach @PrepRedzoneAR @fbcoachsimpson @CoachT_82 @CoachBVOdom @kai_ross21 pic.twitter.com/IcajtdHfUm

— Braden Simpson (@BradenSimpson_8) June 4, 2025

1 year ago

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Braden Simpson Braden Simpson Braden Simpson 6'1" | 190 lbs | DB/LB Southside | 2026 State AR was one of the biggest risers in the class of 2026. He lands at number three for the position. He is a high-IQ prospect who rotates across the secondary, primarily dominating from the safety position. Simpson is a high-energy player with solid read-and-react skills, allowing him to effectively position himself to make plays in space. He takes solid angles and demonstrates impressive physicality at the POA, contributing to forced turnovers.

Note – 4.0 GPA

Blessed to receive another Jr day invite to @ColgateFB!@fbcoachsimpson @PrepRedzoneAR @PrepRedzone @gobigrecruiting @RecruitNE_GA @CoachDaniels06 pic.twitter.com/aYcqNysgBm

— Braden Simpson (@BradenSimpson_8) March 14, 2025

1 year ago

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Braden Simpson Braden Simpson Braden Simpson 6'1" | 190 lbs | DB/LB Southside | 2026 State AR is a high-IQ prospect who rotates across the secondary, primarily dominating from the safety position. Simpson is a high-energy player with solid read-and-react skills, allowing him to position himself effectively to make plays in space. He takes solid angles and demonstrates impressive physicality at the point of attack, contributing to forced turnovers.

Note – 4.0 GPA

Had a great season this year at 13-1 losing in the semis! Check out my film from this year!! https://t.co/Y1V9bOt82B

— Braden Simpson (@BradenSimpson_8) January 24, 2025

1 year ago

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Recent Offers: Lyon (June 11th, 2024)

Offer List: Lyon

Note – 4.0 GPA

Glad to receive my first offer to play football at Lyon College! @LyonCollege @omclaughlin2026 pic.x.com/yqT3FVOtKy

— Braden Simpson (@BradenSimpson_8) June 11, 2024

2 years ago

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