2026 PFN Player Profile: Brayden Collins-OLB/Canon-McMillan
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Cody Brady | August 6, 2026
Brayden Collins
Canon McMillan
Class Of 2027
OLB
Jersey #9
6’1”/210
219 Tackles, 4.5 Sacks, 2 int, 21 TFL
Other Sports Wrestling
2x second team all conference, Canon Mcmillan defensive mvp
Twitter @braycollins_39
Coach Says: Offered by EMU as a Soohomore. 219 total tackles and a dominate linebacker moving inside this season. Placed 5th in the state at 215 in wrestling. Outstanding tackler with 3.7 GPA. He is a very good FCS prospect with FBS interest.
Why do you play football?
I play football because I love it. It’s controlled violence and it’s my passion.
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
My favorite sports star is Tom Brady. He is the perfect example of an underdog story in my opinion. He was drafted 6th round 199th overall. He put his head down and worked and now is known as one of if not the best football player ever.
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
My favorite play from my high school career so far was my sophomore year vs Norwin I blocked their field goal attempt to win the game.
What was last years season like for you?
It was a season of ups and downs for me. We had a good team, very junior and senior heavy. We won some games and lost some games. I feel we tried our best, didn’t end how we wanted, but we will come back better.
What are your goals for this coming season?
My goal for this year is to obviously win the wpial championship and make a run in the state playoffs. My individual goal is to break the school tackle record and TFL record.
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
The best player I ever lined up against was TJ Sabatucci in our inter squad scrimmage.
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
My favorite game I ever watched was my 6th grade game vs South Fayette. It was funny watching my younger self play football and how much I changed from then until now.
Describe what the perfect teammate is
The perfect teammate is someone who is willing to do anything for the team. Wether that’s play both ways, be on the scout team, or move to an uncomfortable position because he knows it’s what will help the team the most.
Tell everyone why you think football is good for a community
Football is good for the community because it opens so many doors to meet new people and network. It also allows the older generation to pass on knowledge to the younger generation and vise versa.
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
I would love to score a kick return touchdown
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
I want to be like my dad. He is always honest even when it may not be what you want to hear at times. He works day in and day out to provide for our family.
Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
Basically my entire family. They are at all my sporting events wether it’s a 5 minute drive to peters or an hour drive to North Allegheny.
Preseason Two a Days are:
They are very exhausting and mentally and physically tough, but that’s what our program is built on. If you can’t face adversity head on and learn to get comfortable being uncomfortable, you will not succeed in life or football.
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
I like to golf and play video games. They are relaxing and allow me to sit in somewhat silence. Also it gives me something else to work on and get better at that isn’t football.
What is your favorite play to run?
I love running any type of blitz that i’m apart of obviously.
is a hot dog a sandwich? If not, then why?
yes, there isn’t an argument, it’s undoubtedly a sandwich.
Music of choice:
Bruno Mars. I know all of his songs word for word
Best pizza topping?
Just Cheese, it’s a classic
What is your favorite vacation destination?
Ocean City
Do you remember what the first football game you saw was?
It was a steelers game with my grandpa when they played the bengals. I was 6.
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