Brayden Thomas
6′0″ · 177 lb · Cleveland, OH · St. Edward
On the Michigan State roster; he has not appeared in a game on our list yet.
Where he comes from
- Cleveland, OH
- St. Edward
- About 150 miles from Spartan Stadium
- Three-star recruit, No. 966 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.8733.
Where he fits
Michigan State lists 23 defensive backs this season.
Michigan State defensive backs with a game this season
Michigan State’s week
- RecordMichigan State is 2-5.
- Next gameat Michigan · Sat Nov 7
Players like him
Same class and position
Also from Cleveland, OH
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
Michigan State in the news
- $10M donation to MSU athletics
Lansing State Journal Oct 23 - Michigan State fires head coach
Yahoo Sports Oct 21 - Fitzgerald takes responsibility for middle finger
The State News Oct 13
Where to follow him
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Pat Fitzgerald
Pass share
44.0%
197 pass / 251 run
Plays / game
64.0
7 games
Team sack rate
8.8%
227 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Michigan State -- now projected as a quality contributor in the secondary.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in speed and zone coverage.
Michigan State has produced 1 All-Conference defensive back. 7 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2014. Darqueze Dennard went on to the NFL out of this room (2014).
Joined Michigan State in 2026
- 2026 Michigan State FitzgeraldYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with Michigan State in 2026 as a 3-star recruit, No. 966 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with Michigan State in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with Michigan State3-star out of St. Edward