2023-24 Signing Day Roster

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Wyoming

Sep 20 (Sat)

8:15 p.m.

Eric Brantley Jr

Eric Brantley Jr.

  • Position:
    Defensive End
  • Height:
    6-0
  • Weight:
    235
  • Class:
    Freshman
  • Hometown:
    Valdosta, Ga.
  • High School:
    Valdosta
RECRUIT RANKING SITES
  • A consensus three-star prospect by the recruiting services. 
  • 247 Sports rates him at 89 and lists him as the No. 588 player nationally, the No. 47 player from Georgia.
  • Rivals rates him a 5.6 and the No. 87 player in Georgia and No. 36 defensive lineman.
  • ESPN gives him a 79 rating, the No. 54 player in Georgia and No. 43 overall defensive lineman.
  • On3 rates him a 88.01, No. 602 player nationally, No. 52 defensive lineman, and the No. 72 player in Georgia.
AT VALDOSTA HIGH SCHOOL
  • Played three years of varsity football at Valdosta High School for two different head coaches Rush Propst and Shelton Felton.
  • He finished his high school career with 228 tackles, 108 tackles for loss, 34 sacks, 51 quarterback hurries, three forced fumbles, and two interceptions while adding 10 touchdowns offensively.
  • He was named first-team all-state, as well as defensive player of the year his sophomore, junior, and senior season.
  • In his final season he put up 98 tackles, 34 tackles for loss, 12 sacks, 16 quarterback hurries, one interception and one forced fumble. He tacked on three touchdowns on offense.
  • His junior season he had 55 tackles, 32 tackles for loss, 11 sacks, 20 quarterback hurries, and one forced fumble. He added seven touchdowns rushing.
  • During his sophomore season he registered 66 tackles, 40 tackles for loss, 11 sacks, 12 quarterback hurries, and one forced fumble.
  • Starting his career he had nine tackles, two tackles for loss, three quarterback hurries, and one interception.
ACADEMICS
  • Intends to major in business management or business finance at Colorado. 
PERSONAL
  • Born on January 13 in Valdosta, Ga.
  • Son of Eric Brantley Sr. and Carla Gervin and has one younger sibling, Trampus.
  • Enjoys reading the bible with his grandma.
  • Volunteered at local preschools reading to young children, and helping with road cleanups and food giveaways.
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