Braden Wilmes
6′8″ · 300 lb · Lawrence, KS · Lawrence Free State
Where he comes from
- Lawrence, KS
- Lawrence Free State
- About 750 miles from Memorial Stadium (Clemson, SC)
- Three-star recruit, No. 804 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.8778.
Where he fits
Clemson lists 22 offensive linemen this season.
Clemson offensive linemen with a game this season
His line is 84th in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number, not his).
Clemson’s week
- RecordClemson is 4-2.
- Next gameat Florida State · Sat Oct 31
Players like him
Same class and position
From Lawrence Free State
Also from Lawrence, KS
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
Clemson in the news
- Reserve defenders out for Clemson-CSU
TigerNet Oct 17 - CFP and ESPN discuss media rights for possible expansion from 12 to 24 playoff teams
FOX Carolina News Oct 15 - Clemson depth chart updatedTigerNet Oct 13
- ESPN ranks Swinney among biggest buyouts
Where to follow him
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Clemson -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
The unit he anchors ranks 84th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Clemson has produced 7 All-Conference offensive linemen. 5 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2020. Blake Miller went on to the NFL out of this room (2026).
Joined Clemson in 2026
- 2026 Clemson SwinneyYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with Clemson in 2026 as a 3-star recruit, No. 804 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with Clemson in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with Clemson3-star out of Lawrence Free State