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Braylan Mcdonald
Returning to Texas Tech for 2026
R-Jr. · Terrell, Texas → Lancaster
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Braylan Mcdonald
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Texas Tech
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive back · Texas Tech
Returning around him
- 59% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 9 Texas Tech players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +1 net (22 in / 21 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Texas Tech · Last season: 12-2 (AP #4) · Talent rank #29 · 2026 recruiting class #18
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #4726
Peaked at #4726 this season.
Background
2025 SEASON (FRESHMAN) Redshirt season … appeared in two games as a true freshman, which came during non-conference play versus Arkansas-Pine Bluff (8/30) and Kent State (9/6) … scout team member. HIGH SCHOOL Attended Lancaster High School, a 6A program located in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex...