Lining up across from a 6’4″ 245 lbs DE has to be one of the scariest things on a high school football field. Especially when they have the talent that Mosinee’s Braeden Mocadlo Braeden Mocadlo 6'4" | 245 lbs | EDGE/TE Mosinee | 2028 State WI has. It is far more than the excellent frame. Braeden is explosive off the snap, and has overwhelming power in his hands as well as his lower body. That upper body strength allows him to create space or violently shed blocks or hit a pass rush rip or swim. The lower body flashes over and over and he easily drives OL into the backfield before discarding them. The ’28 is also a smart pass rusher, taking smart angles and paths to the QB/backfield. Then on top of it all he has the rare athleticism within that frame to be around the football every snap. This kid is loaded up with next level traits. Check him out.

This kid is in line to have a monster season for Mosinee. Braeden has so many special gifts, earning him the #1 edge spot in our rankings update. I’ve been lucky enough to see him in person and he is every bit of 6’4″ 235 lbs and it is emphasized by elite length. The ’28 DE has a really effective first step at the snap and has the ability to create a ton of force off that burst. The strength within his hands shines on tape over and over as he swipes aside OL effortlessly and then is free to create chaos all over the backfield. I’m fired up to see the impact Braeden makes in his junior season. Coaches, this is a kid you will want to have on your radar.

This is an athlete that coaches from every level of college football should be checking out. A sophomore DE that is 6’4″ 225 with 6’8″ wingspan and coming off a season with 59 tackles, 12 TFLs, and 6.5 sacks. That length is on full display in his highlights as he does a great job getting hands on, maintaining separation, flashing a quick pass rush move to clear the OT’s hands, and then the burst to get into the backfield. The violent power that Braeden has loaded into his frame is able to bull rush OL and/or set a strong edge against the run. The tools are there as is the high ceiling for what he could continue to develop into. Coaches, go to his twitter for his highlights. It is well worth it.

The Class of 2028 DL is already so impressively talented and deep. Braeden showed on Sunday that he is going to be one to include in that top tier group. The sophomore checked in at an elite 6’4″ 232 lbs with an insane 6’8″ wingspan and 10″ hands. The kid is massive, yet carries that 232 lbs with ease. That tells me there is room to grow, opening up position versatility along the DL. The 2028 also tested really well at that size. He ran a 5.19 40, 29.9″ vertical, 4.76 shuttle, and board jumped just over 9′. The kid is just starting to tap into what he could become. Get this kid on your radar today. He is going to be one of the better recruits in the entire Class of 2028.