Western Illinois TE Brandon Lanier is a steady, productive target with proven red-zone value
Brandon Lanier’s 2024 season at Western Illinois showed real value for a TE: 28 catches for 219 yards, a touchdown, and a 4th-team Phil Steele Big South-OVC all-conference selection after starting 11 games. He stands out more for reliability and experience than flash, with a usable frame and enough proven production to be a chain-mover and situational mismatch. The big flag is durability—he missed the 2022 season due to injury—so he fits best for teams that want a dependable, assignment-savvy tight end rather than a pure vertical weapon.
