Braden Hales
Braden Hales is a three-star recruit from Olathe, KS, out of Olathe North (No. 2,437 in the 2024 class) who has not played in Colorado State's 8 games this season.
Where Hales comes from
- Olathe, KS
- Olathe North
- About 550 miles from Canvas Stadium
- Three-star, No. 2,437 in the 2024 class.
- On the Colorado State roster since 2025
Where Hales fits
Colorado State lists 24 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 12th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
Colorado State is 3-5. Next: vs Boise State, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Olathe, KS
In the game threads
at UTSA, Sep 26Dammit Hales. Twice now? Just cost us field positionColorado State fan, r/CFB game threadWhere to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Colorado State -- now graded as a developmental piece up front.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 12th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Colorado State has produced 6 All-Conference offensive linemen. 1 has gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. Ty Sambrailo went on to the NFL out of this room (2015).
Two seasons at Colorado State
- 2026 Colorado State MoraYear 2 · Games –
- 2025 Colorado State NorvellYear 1 · Games –
- High school Olathe NorthOlathe, KS · Class of 2024Three-star, No. 2,437 in the 2024 class. Signed with Colorado State.
2024
- Signed with Colorado StateThree-star, out of Olathe North
Coaching lineage · 2025–2026
3 coachesPlayed under 3 different head coaches: Jay Norvell, Tyson Summers, and Jim Mora. Multi-era developmental context.