Brayden helped lead Grand View Christian School to its first-ever 11-man playoff appearance during his senior season ... earned first-team all-state honors as a tight end and was District Offensive MVP after totaling 718 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns in 2025 ... also played on defense and was credited with 42 solo tackles and 17 tackles for loss ... earned all-district recognition for first time as a junior ... member of the Class 2A Academic All-State squad ... also competes in basketball ... his father, Brett, played basketball at the University of Dubuque