Braxton Lillis
Freshman linebacker on Middle Tennessee's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′2″ · 215 lb · Murfreesboro, TN · PCA
The story
1 linebacker on Middle Tennessee's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
The record fills in as he plays.
Braxton Lillis
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Derek Mason
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
Braxton Lillis plays linebacker for Middle Tennessee.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Middle Tennessee has produced 3 All-Conference linebackers. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2026. Parker Hughes went on to the NFL out of this room (2026).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Middle Tennessee
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Linebacker · Middle Tennessee
Returning around him
- 1 Middle Tennessee player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +2 net (20 in / 18 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Middle Tennessee · Last season: 3-9 · Talent rank #109 · 2026 recruiting class #119
Background
High School • Lettered in football, track and baseball at Providence Christian Academy • Named DII-A All-Region his senior year after posting 86 tackles, three forced fumbles and two interceptions • Played for Coach Lebron Ferguson Personal • Full name: Braxton Edward Lillis • Parents: Brock and...
The linebacker corps · Middle Tennessee
- #26Korey Smith38 tackles · 2025
- #46Reggie Johnson35 tackles · 2025
- #31Mathias Malaki-Donaldson7 tackles · 2025
- #16Jaiyden Thompson4 tackles · 2025
- #53Braxton Lillisno box-score line yet
11 more on the roster · Middle Tennessee team page