Braden Courtney brings proven toughness and backfield production to Lamar's defense
Courtney is a **physical, assignment-sound linebacker** with a background as a high-volume high school playmaker and a redshirt freshman season at Lamar that included **five tackles in four games** in 2022. His best differentiator is his multi-sport-style explosiveness and competitive intensity: at Timpson, he piled up **2,277 rushing yards and 37 touchdowns** while also earning **District MVP** honors, suggesting real playmaking instincts and finish. If you want a linebacker who fits a hard-nosed, effort-first defense and can keep developing into an impact tackler, he’s a name worth watching.[1]
