Braylon Hodge brings Oregon a long, rising, high-upside linebacker with real national buzz
In the 2026 recruiting cycle, Braylon Hodge is a 6-foot-3, 212-pound linebacker who rates as a four-star prospect and a top-15 to top-18 linebacker nationally depending on the service, with Oregon beating out Michigan and Texas for his pledge.[1][3][8] The big takeaway: he’s a late-blooming, physical defender whose stock surged after a strong senior season and impressive camp showings, which usually signals growth, coachability, and room to keep climbing.[5] If your team wants length, range, and a linebacker with legit upside rather than just a stat-sheet machine, Hodge is the kind of prospect worth getting excited about.[3][5]
