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Tavian Branch

Defensive Line/Offensive Line

2026 Class

6'5" Height

300 Weight

Riverside School

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Tavian Branch is a 6'5" Defensive Line/Offensive Line in the 2026 class. Branch attends Riverside in Pennsylvania. Branch's Player Profile was created on January 22, 2024. Subscribe to Prep Redzone to see where Tavian Branch is ranked and what our scouts have written about them.

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Vic Castillo

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6 months ago

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Cole Plant

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Tavian Branch Tavian Branch 6'5" | 300 lbs | DL/OL Riverside | 2026 State PA is a force on the interior offensive line. Branch all around is a superb athlete on both sides of the ball, but he is especially dominant on the offensive line. Branch is physical, clearly playing with a “Dawg”-like mentality. While a huge player (6’5″ 300), he is quick and has a great burst while getting out of his stance. Branch really can get going in zone scheme runs easily and often get to the point of attack on opposing defenders. Branch has a plethora of offers, and they are well-deserved as Branch may be the best OL in the state for his class.

1 year ago

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Pat Weider

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Tavian Branch Tavian Branch 6'5" | 300 lbs | DL/OL Riverside | 2026 State PA is an elite athlete for a lineman. At both offensive and defensive line positions, he has excellent traits. At the defensive line, he explodes off the ball. His get-off is special. His ability to get in the offensive backfield and cause issues for the offense is impressive. On the offensive line of the ball, he played as a guard. In that position, he did a great job of firing off and blocking defensive linemen. He is excellent at pulling and kicking out defenders. He also shows off his athleticism by going downhill to block defenders at the next level. Branch is an impressive prospect who has a legitimate chance to play College Football in the future.

2026 Pennsylvania OL/DL Tavian Branch Tavian Branch 6'5" | 300 lbs | DL/OL Riverside | 2026 State PA (@BranchTavian) locks in his Official Visit with Penn State.

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— Penn State Nittany Lions | Happy Valley Insider (@PennStateRivals) February 12, 2025

1 year ago

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Vic Castillo

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6’5, 285
DL/OL

You see Tavian Branch Tavian Branch 6'5" | 300 lbs | DL/OL Riverside | 2026 State PA ‘s name on your camp roster, make note immediately. He’s likely to stick out early anyways, standing at 6’5, 285, the Riverside two-way trench player won’t be hard to find in a crowd. I prefer to translate Branch’s game to the offensive side of the ball, yet have no problem hearing some coaches might prefer him as a 1-tech. Tape starts off with a ferocious rep at NG, creates easy penetration, and comes up with his lone sack on the year. Straight power user, brute strength off the snap combined with lower body explosion gets him through smaller centers easily, especially against the run. Many pressures led to turnovers, many TFLs registered from OC/OG head-up alignment. Ton of DL praise, yet I’m enamored with his possible projection to tackle at the next level. Excels as a run-blocking ROG/LOG, seen playing both sides of the center. Is a mauler, don’t let this young man get momentum as an active puller, he’s going to pave you out of the way with ease. Reps like this prove his upside as a potential OL. I love what he provides at NG/DT, yet his run-blocking skills might be a bit more valuable.