The team’s leader in receiving yards a season ago, Vanek returns as one of the undisputed “top dogs” on that Warriors offense and is looking to continue to build on the success he found as a junior. The All-District wideout tallied 425 receiving yards on only 43 catches last year and found the end zone once in his 6-game season. I really like what he put on tape from last season. The first thing that caught my eye was the sheer amount of effort he puts into every play. Even if he knows the ball isn’t coming his way, he tries his best to sell the route and has no issues getting gritty and dirty by mauling a DB when blocking. If I had to characterize his abilities as a receiver, I would say he’s a route runner. He finds ways to get open by exploiting soft spots in coverage and has good enough vision to be a legit YAC threat downfield. He never gives up on a play and is constantly looking to set up his QB for a big play. He’s more athletic than I expected as well. Vanek should be a key part of Brainerd’s success this season.

Good showing from Minnesota and Brainerd High School’s Brady Vanek Brady Vanek 6'0" | 160 lbs | WR Brainerd | 2027 State MN at the first UND Flagship Camp of the summer. With good size built on top of his verified measurables, Vanek caught the attention of PRZMN during 1v1 competition, as he was smooth and twitchy at the top of the route and able to create separation against some high-quality defensive back competition during 1v1s. Should be a big season for Vanek and his Warriors.