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Eric Brantley Jr.
LB · SR · Mercer Bears

Eric Brantley Jr.

LB SR Mercer
About Brantley Jr. Updated Jul 24, 2026

Eric Brantley Jr. gives FAU a disruptive, high-motor edge off the line

In the 2025 season, Eric Brantley Jr. was a steady rotational defensive end for Florida Atlantic, posting 17 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, and 1.5 sacks while adding 2 QB hurries in 10 games[1]. At 6-0, 235, he profiles as a compact, active edge defender whose value comes from effort, leverage, and backfield disruption more than pure size[1][2]. He looks like a useful fit for a defense that wants a reliable, active run-and-pass disruptor with room to develop into a more consistent finisher[1][5].

Schedule

DNA

2025
Updated Oct 19, 2026
Brantley Jr. National linebacker Average
Tackling
35th percentile; Full confidence; 8 games
Pass Rush
39th percentile; Full confidence; 8 games
Disruption
18th percentile; Full confidence; 8 games / 8 PBP
Coverage
Evidence unavailable; still building
Ball Hawk
Evidence unavailable; still building
Turnover Creator
Evidence unavailable; still building
Playmaker
33rd percentile; Full confidence; 8 games
Production
Evidence unavailable; still building
Consistency
18th percentile; Full confidence; 8 games

Fair Market Value

$187K

Qualified estimate

Stats

2025

Percentile among FBS DL — a longer bar ranks higher

1.5
Sacks
418th of 1,599 DL
16
Sack Yards
263rd of 1,599 DL
20
Tackles
541st of 1,599 DL
9
Solo Tackles
502nd of 1,599 DL
11
Assisted Tackles
525th of 1,599 DL
0
Passes Defended
507th of 1,599 DL
0
Safeties
1st of 1,599 DL
Career Stats
SEASONSCHOOL
202510209111.50
202412136700

Fan Score

80 Fan Score
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