Tarleton State University Athletics

Freshman (2024):
Played in five games as a true freshman, recording five tackles and a quarterback hurry … Made his collegiate debut with a season-high three tackles on Oct. 12 against Utah Tech … Made his other two tackles and QB hurry in Tarleton State’s FCS Playoff second round game at No. 4 South Dakota on Dec. 7.
 
Franklin High School:
Played four varsity years, earning First Team All-District all four seasons, twice earning First Team All-State recognition and named the 2020 Newcomer of the Year … Helped Franklin win the state championship twice (2022, 2021), going 16-0 both seasons … Was a four-sport athlete in high school, also spending four years on the varsity track and field team, two years on the varsity basketball team and two years on the varsity baseball team
 
Personal:
Is a 2024 graduate of Franklin High School in Franklin, Texas … Honorable Mention for Academic All-State … Hometown is Franklin, Texas … Full name is Braden Cole Smith … Son of Robby and Charlyn … Has two brothers, Lane and Colby … Majoring in business … Born July 29.