Braiden McCartney Braiden McCartney 6'3" | 258 lbs | OL Upper Dauphin | 2026 State PA is a good offensive tackle for Upper Dauphin. He is a mauler in the run game, dominating defensive linemen. His ability to fire off the ball and block defenders on quick-hitting run plays is impressive. Then you see him blocking as a pass blocker, and he excels at that as well. He moves his feet well, as edge defenders struggled to get around him. McCartney has the tools to be a college football player, and with a strong Senior year, he could.

6’3, 245 pounds, 3.7 GPA (weighted). recorded 12+ pancakes on the year so far. 2 sacks and 2 TFLs registered through three weeks, so we are dealing with a legitimate two-way prospect. Formerly out of Halifax HS, now at Upper Dauphin.

Has a junior first-three out on Hudl, an extra single-game on Hudl after that as well, detailing his play against Steelton-Highspire. Nothing in the last two weeks, however. First rep on tape has McCartney pulling and delivering a blow with full momentum, this at weak-side guard pre-snap. Next rep has McCartney at right tackle, McCartney shows off a bendy back and hips that sink to absorb a weak rush, this leads to a pancake. Good mover, would love to see him add weight that turns into power, moving to 265 and keeping the movement skills blending with power would make him an automatic send to college coaches. 245 might alert some OL coaches. Fantastic build for a 3-tech projection though. His future might be along a defensive front. McCartney keeps this up he’ll have a junior tape loaded with quality reps.