Brayden has absolutely blown up over the last year, and unsurprisingly, that has garnered a ton of attention and some P4 offers to boot. I included him in an article back in the spring about Northern Michigan prospects that could breakout in 2026, but I’ll be honest, I didn’t realize he would blow up quite like this! Tillman stands tall in the pocket and reads the field well. He makes quick and confident decisions quickly, and has the pure arm talent to make any throw. Whether it be a ball layered behind the linebackers or putting zip on an out route, or even a huge bomb down the sideline, he does it all beautifully. 10 FBS teams have already come knocking, with more on the horizon. MASSIVE stock bump for Tillman heading into the fall!

No one is hotter than Brayden at the moment. The 6’5′ Traverse city west quarterback has become a house hold name and all the major programs are starting to take notice. Watching him throw its very obvious why. There is not a throw on the field he can’t make. His powerful arm allows him to hit deep out routes and he puts excellent touch on go routes. He is extremely accurate and puts the ball on the numbers on most throws. I am excited to watch Braydens recruitment continue to blow up this summer and would not be surprised to see his fall be a just as impressive.

Brayden had an extremely productive 2025, and possesses all of the tools to explode this fall. He stands tall in the pocket at 6’4, scans the field quickly and gets the ball out in time. He’s a dynamic QB that can take a short drop and fire it, or buy time, move the pocket and keep his eyes downfield. His arm strength is there and he is able to push the ball to just about any spot on the field. There’s no route he can’t hit on the money. He throws a very receiver friendly ball with a tight spiral, and his mechanics are smooth. Be on the lookout for some big-time performances for the TCW gunslinger.

What a sophomore season for Brayden. He demonstrated every trait of a rising star at the QB position. 6’4, great poise and awareness in the pocket, and a great release of the football makes him a dangerous quarterback who can make nearly any throw you ask of him. Pair that with his ability to roll out, reset his base and deliver quick and accurate balls outside of the pocket and he becomes even more dynamic. He can even stride out and outrun some angles and pick up big chunks of yardage. His physical tools and size makes him stand out, and I believe with some work this offseason, he could position himself quite nicely in our rankings.