
Ty Branz brought proven pass-rush production to Ohio
In the 2013 season, Ty Branz flashed as a disruptive Ohio edge defender, finishing with 5.5 sacks and 19 total tackles, which points to a player who could win one-on-one reps and finish plays behind the line[1]. He was also a physical, older-school defensive end from Iowa Western CC with a 6-foot-2, 250-pound frame, a profile that suggests toughness and fit in a downhill, aggressive front[2]. The big caution flag: his 2013 season ended with an injury, so durability mattered as much as burst for evaluating his value[4].