Braden Dougherty offers Columbia a big-bodied, developing receiving threat at tight end
At 6-foot-5 and 240 pounds, Braden Dougherty gives Columbia a classic mismatch profile at tight end: size, catch radius, and red-zone utility. In 2024, he produced 13 catches for 167 yards and 2 touchdowns after a quieter 2023 freshman season, showing clear year-over-year growth as a pass-catcher. He looks like a good fit for teams that value a TE who can win underneath, create leverage against smaller defenders, and still has room to keep developing physically and as an all-around in-line blocker.
