Braxton Strong
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Oliver West | Prep Redzone Scout
Flip season is far from over in 2023 and it’s also far from over in this PrepRedzone Midwest feature, and we have a major potential flip coming out of the Great State of Indiana that is trending toward a B1G competitor. Peru High School’s 6’4, 235 lb. TE/DE Braxton Strong came into his senior season committed to FBS Colorado State, but even during the summer, it seemed his recruitment was not finished. Akron offered at the end of July and Central Michigan reached out in early September, which preceded the massive news of the Northwestern Wildcats offering near the end of last month. Two days after the offer came in, Strong announced his de-commitment from Colorado State, but thrillingly, he still hasn’t officially declared his new intentions. You have to be feeling good if you’re the Wildcats in this situation, especially given Strong’s athletic profile, which includes a 36″ vert, 4.5 40, 475 lb. squat, and 325 lb. power clean. His senior tape shows off a dynamic, powerful, and athletic two-way contributor who has posted 11 catches for 353 yards and 6 TDs plus a rushing TD for good measure from his TE spot and added 46 tackles, 9 TFLs, 4 sacks, 2 forced INTs through the first 7 weeks of his senior season. Defensively, Strong displays an explosive get-off, bend at the top of the arch, and effective hand usage in both run and pass situations. I’m really impressed by his excellent closing speed and the 235 lber. is a physical and aggressive tackler who gets the most out of every hit. As a TE, he shows off good speed for his size. He gets into DBs and LBs’ toes before they can react and has a ton of reps of him burning coverage and getting open downfield. I also like how Strong can high-point the football well and shows solid concentration when the rock is in the air, and he’s got an array of moves with the ball in hand and after the catch. Additionally, he’s a high-energy, physical blocker who can pull/wrap around the LOS, swipe back, work from an inline spot, and get to the second or third level of a defense. I could see him playing either spot at the next level, and we’ll be eagerly awaiting his commitment status announcement. Hard work pays off, sir!
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