Brayden Manley

Class:
Sophomore
Position:
Defensive Line
Height:
6-2
Weight:
245
Hometown:
Vanceboro, N.C.
High School:
West Craven HS

AS A FRESHMAN (2023): Played in 12 games … Totaled 12 tackles (9 solo), including 5-1/2 tackles for loss (-17 yards) … Also contributed 4-1/2 sacks (-15 yards) and a pair of forced fumbles … Registered a pair of multi-tackle outings … Tallied a season-best four tackles, including one tackle for loss, against Chattanooga, while also turning in a quarterback hurry … Made collegiate debut in season opener against North Alabama … Forced a fumble against both VMI and South Dakota State … Turned in at least one stop behind the line in six-straight games beginning with outing at Furman.

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at West Craven High School for coach Michael Twichell … Multiple-threat weapon on both offense and defense for the Eagles … Named conference defensive player of the year as a senior.

PERSONAL: The son of Rosalia and David Simpson … Has five siblings – Davianna, Isaiah, Dmari, Trinity and Kahlik.