Kentrell Branch

Kentrell Branch — 2-star Defensive Lineman prospect, Class of 2028 from Brandon, Mississippi (Brandon High School). Verified football recruiting profile, star rating, measurables and scouting report on National Radar.

Sport
Football
Position
Defensive Lineman
Class
2028
High School / Program
Brandon High School
Hometown
Brandon, Mississippi
Height
6'3
Weight
210lbs
40 Yard Dash
4.77s
Vertical Jump
33
Bench Press
225
Squat
315
GPA
3.9
Star Rating
2-star prospect
Status
National Radar Verified prospect

Scouting report

Kentrell Branch is an athletic and versatile Class of 2028 defensive lineman out of Brandon High School in Brandon, Mississippi, who possesses a good frame and the physical tools to impact the game across the defensive front. Branch shows strength at the point of attack and does a good job competing against offensive linemen without giving up ground. He combines that strength with impressive athleticism for his position, giving him the ability to disrupt plays rather than simply occupy blockers. He plays with good effort and consistently works to find his way to the football. One of the stronger aspects of Branch’s game is his ability to get off blocks and pursue the quarterback. He plays with active hands, working to create separation and prevent offensive linemen from consistently getting into his body. Once he disengages, Branch has the athletic ability to redirect and chase down quarterbacks and ball carriers. His pursuit stands out on film because he continues working even when the play moves away from his initial alignment, giving him opportunities to make plays outside of the tackle box and in the backfield. Branch also displays good awareness when rushing the passer. If he recognizes that he isn’t going to get to the quarterback in time, he does a nice job getting his hands up and attempting to bat down passes at the line of scrimmage. Against the run, he shows the strength to compete at the point of attack, shed blocks, and make plays around the line of scrimmage. His combination of strength, active hands, pursuit, and awareness gives him the ability to affect both the running and passing game. The versatility Branch brings to the defensive front adds another dimension to his potential. He has the ability to play multiple positions along the defensive line and can be moved around based on scheme, matchup, and situation. As a Class of 2028 prospect, there is still plenty of time for him to continue developing his technique, leverage, hand usage, and overall consistency. With his frame, athleticism, strength, motor, and ability to make plays at the line of scrimmage, Kentrell Branch is a defensive line prospect worth continuing to follow as he progresses through his high school career.

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