Brayden Hanks, - Prep Redzone

Brayden Hanks

Linebacker

2027 Class

6'2" Height

210 Weight

Cedar Falls School

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About Brayden

Brayden Hanks is a 6'2" Linebacker in the 2027 class. Hanks attends Cedar Falls in Iowa. Hanks's Player Profile was created on December 19, 2024. Subscribe to Prep Redzone to see where Brayden Hanks is ranked and what our scouts have written about them.

Expert Analysis

Rob Howe

Prep Redzone Lead Scout

Hanks caught my attention last season with his performance at Liberty. It was good getting to scout him again in the 2025 season-opener back at Liberty. The junior is a modern-day linebacker, a quick athlete that can get physical. Hanks showed that against the Lightning, running sideline to sideline and firing forward through gaps. Once he identifies the play, Hanks is very fast to the football, getting downhill in a hurry. He’s a fundamentally sound tackler, breaking down the ball carrier and dropping him in his tracks. Hanks’ athleticism allows him to stick with receivers in coverage. The arrow is definitely pointing up for Hanks, who is already among the best 2027s in Iowa.

10 months ago

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Rob Howe

Prep Redzone Lead Scout

Hanks is dedicated to training and maximizing his abilities through sharpening his skills. He puts time in and it shows when watching his sophomore highlight video. Hanks displays his explosiveness on the first clip, where he blitzes up the middle and nails the quarterback. The second play has him dropping into coverage and picking off a pass. Versatility at linebacker is a strength and a great foundation for his future as someone reliable in multiple ways. Hanks racked up 53.5 tackles (35 solo, 5.5 TFL) and 2.5 sacks as a 10th-grader in one of the state’s top programs. The ceiling is high here.

1 year ago