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Measurements
- Height:6'5
- Weight:205 LBS
Schools of Interest
Texas Longhorns (offered)
USC Trojans (offered)
Braylan Shelby
DCTF Star Rating
Outside Linebacker
Friendswood Mustangs, Class of 2023
Status: Verbal Commit
- State Rank:#24
- Position Rank:#3
Long, lean, with a big frame, Shelby is an explosive presence on the edge of the defense. He is comfortable in space and dropping into coverage, and when he arrives at the ball, he drives through with force.
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