Stats: 5 Receptions, 50 Yards

I love how Oregon uses Brayden. The 6’6″ 220 lbs senior TE is a traditional, inline TE who will change games for the better in the run game and pass game. As a run blocker he has the size and power and understanding of body positioning to give Oregon an extra OL in the trenches. Then he can flip a switch and become a viable target in the pass game. Brayden did really well finding the soft spots in coverage for his receptions and was able to get up field quickly as the defense swarmed to bring him down. Teams that utilize an inline TE should take a look at the senior.

Debuting as TE1 in the Class of 2026 is the 6’6″ 220 lbs athlete out of Oregon High School. The junior possesses the head turning frame that top end TE prospects always have. The ’26 is building a very well balanced skill set that resembles that of a traditional TE. One that you can count on to make an impact in the run game just as much as he does in the pass game. On the ground, Brayden is a huge advantage for the offense. He has the range to get up to level two and clear out LBs or he can get outside the contain man to spring his RB free into the open field. He has the strength to drive his man off the line of scrimmage and the power in his hands to deliver pancake creating punches.

In the pass game, Brayden offers reliable hands and a big target radius for his QB. He is able to get clean releases off the line and has shown he can sell the delayed release very well. Brayden is a smooth athlete out in space, looking natural running short routes and then getting up field after the catch. I’m excited to see if we see more from him in the pass game this fall. Either way, the film is going to be fun to watch from the well rounded TE prospect.