Coming all the way up from Texas and Argyle High School, north of Fort Worth and south of Denton, Braxton Firestone made the trip to Fargo worth it. A good athlete who was flashing that highly-competitive Texas experience in his technique, strength, and comfortability & effectiveness in both run and pass blocking situations. Firestone was getting the college coaches in attendance especially fired up during pass pro, where his great first step consistently brought the fight to the DL off the snap. Firestone was a cool, calm, collected customer, patient yet aggressive, and he was flexible and could bend in his hips and knees, as well as work laterally with both agility and balance. That aforementioned balance also helped him eat and work through push/pulls well and power rushes from DL, and he also flashed great hands that were quick, so active that DL couldn’t seem to get a breath, and the force behind each strike was noticeably effective. Loved how he handled both speed and twitch as well. Sioux Falls, Bemidji State, University of Jamestown offered after camp. No brainer of an offeree and the OL group, in my opinion. This Texas product could make some serious waves in the Upper Midwest, to put it lightly.

Blake is a left tackle who brings versatility along with his physical style of play, and he also has the ability to slide inside and play center if needed. That flexibility adds value to his game because it shows he understands line responsibilities and can handle different types of assignments across the offensive front.

At tackle he plays with good effort and competitiveness, especially when setting the edge in the run game where he works to stay engaged and finish blocks. In pass protection he continues to develop consistency, but he shows toughness and awareness that allow him to compete against different rush looks.

When moved inside to center, Blake shows the ability to handle communication and react to interior pressure, using his strength and mentality to stay involved in the play.

Firestone has a ceiling piece to his game, he Consistency with leverage and hands is what turns him from solid to dependable every snap. profiles as a physical presence who can protect with a steady base and create movement in the run game. It’s easy to see why coaches will want to get him in their system.

Braxton has been a force in the trenches, using quick reactions and smart footwork to stay one step ahead of defenders. He excels at sustaining blocks through the whistle, opening up running lanes, and giving the quarterback time to make plays. His consistency, toughness, and ability to dominate his side of the line make him a cornerstone of the offense and a matchup nightmare for opponents.