Ben Braden
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Rockford, Michigan, U.S.
_(1).jpg) Braden with the Michigan Wolverines in 2013 | |||||
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| Position | Guard | ||||
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| Born | March 9, 1994 Rockford, Michigan, U.S. | ||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 329 lb (149 kg) | ||||
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| High school | Rockford | ||||
| College | Michigan (2012–2016) | ||||
| NFL draft | 2017: undrafted | ||||
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Benjamin Alan Braden (born March 9, 1994) is an American former professional football player who was a guard in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Michigan Wolverines. He is currently the fueler for the number 66 Meyer Shank Racing entry in the Indycar Series.
Braden was born on March 9, 1994 in Rockford, Michigan.[1] From an early age, Braden played hockey intending to play professionally as a goalie. He admired Czech ice hockey player Dominik Hasek. By the time Braden began junior high school, he settled on playing football.[2] Braden played as a tackle with the Rockford Rams, including at starting right tackle during his sophomore and junior seasons in 2010 and 2011. During his senior season in 2012, Braden was named to the AP Michigan all-state first team. The Detroit Free Press named Braden to the Detroit News Blue Chip List. He was rated a three-star recruit by 247Sports. Braden earned three letters during his freshman, sophomore and junior seasons.[1] This led to four offers from Wisconsin, Syracuse, Michigan State and Michigan.[3]
College career
Braden committed to Michigan, redshirting the 2012 season. During the 2013 season, Braden earned his first varsity letter despite only appearing in two games as a reserve offensive lineman. In his junior season in 2014, Braden started in all 12 games, playing as a right tackle. His performance earned him a second letter. During his senior season in 2015, Braden was assigned guard position and started in all 13 games. His senior season saw him earn his third varsity letter. During his final season in 2016, Braden played left guard in four games. He later started 7 games at left tackle, earning All-Big Ten second team honors. He graduated in 2016 with a degree in general studies.[1]