John Braun

Position:
Offensive Tackle
Height:
6-5
Weight:
286
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Lebanon, Ore.
High School:
West Albany HS

OREGON STATE – 2013: One of the more experienced players on the defensive front, John started the first eight games of the season, the first of his career … season ended early after suffering a shoulder injury against Stanford that required surgery … registered 20 tackles as the starting right defensive tackle … turned in tackles-for-loss in back-to-back games at Utah and at San Diego State … tallied career-high six tackles at Utah and a pass break-up. 2012: Played in all 13 games, mostly at end … recovered the first fumble of his career against California. 2011: Played in 10 games, mostly on special teams … received considerable action as a fifth lineman against Stanford and recorded the first tackle of his career. 2010: Made the move from offensive tackle to defensive end shortly before spring practice … played in five games, but did not make a tackle. 2009: Redshirt.

WEST ALBANY: Earned first team all-state as a junior and senior … Rivals.com three-star athlete and rated the 91st best tackle in the nation … had 56 tackles on defense as a senior in helping West Albany to its second consecutive state 5A title … also lettered on the basketball court.

PERSONAL: Born March, 30, 1990 in Lebanon, Oregon … son of Tom and Sheryl Braun … has one brother, David, and one sister, Anna … studying sociology.