Brenneman broke out as a sophomore last season. He’s followed that up with an excellent first half of 2025. We can witness evidence of his growth when watching highlights from the first four contests of his junior campaign. Operating at left tackle, Brenneman was credited with 26 pancakes in the first five weeks. His length and athleticism create an excellent foundation for future success. Brenneman is starting to realize his potential, showing added strength and improved technique this fall. He explodes off of the snap and often overwhelms opponents before they can get started. He drives through them and controls their movements. His setup and feet are sound in pass pro. Brenneman also impacts the action as a defensive lineman, which speaks to his agility.

If Brenneman makes another jump in his development like he did last year, the opposition is in trouble. Progress seems likely with a frame capable of adding mass and strength without the loss of athleticism and agility that make him intriguing. Schools like Wisconsin and Kansas State are interested and invited him to summer camps. They saw the considerable potential when watching his sophomore highlight film from 2024. Brenneman is worth developing at left tackle, where he lined up as a 10th-grader. The ceiling is high there. Defensive line should not be ruled out, however. He has an aptitude for making plays there. The good news is Brenneman has time to figure it out and upside no matter where he ends up.

Brenneman took a big step forward as a sophomore in 2024. The tall, angular lineman showed potential to compete at a high level. Wisconsin invited him to one of this summer camps last week after he was invited to Kansas State last summer. Brenneman flashes upside on both sides of the ball. His future could come down to how his skills and body develop from here. As a left tackle, he’s a strong, athletic presence effective in small areas or in space. He benefits from explosion off the snap, which is also the case on the defensive front. He’s another player boasting a sizable ceiling.