Braden Hay brings production, range, and proven tackling to UIW’s linebacker room
Braden Hay looks like a high-floor linebacker because his 2024 season at HCU showed real production: 86 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, and 3 pass breakups, while ranking 33rd in the FCS at 8.6 tackles per game.[5] He also brought a disruptive edge with a career-high 16 tackles against Southeastern and has the résumé of a versatile defender who once played defensive back, which can help in coverage and pursuit.[3][5] Off the field, profiles describe him as a faith-driven, team-first leader with strong mentorship instincts, a useful fit for programs valuing maturity and locker-room presence.[2]
