Brayden Hurst
Freshman defensive lineman on South Alabama's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′3″ · 310 lb · Ponchatoula, LA
Recruiting
DL recruit
No. 2411 nationally · Signed with South Alabama
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 defensive lineman on South Alabama's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to South Alabama in 2026.
Brayden Hurst
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with South Alabama3-star out of Ponchatoula
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Major Applewhite
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for South Alabama.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
South Alabama has produced 3 All-Conference defensive linemen.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
South Alabama
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive line · South Alabama
Returning around him
- Transfer portal: -18 net (12 in / 30 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
South Alabama · Last season: 4-8 · Talent rank #107 · 2026 recruiting class #77
The defensive line · South Alabama
- #9Emmanuel Waller2.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #56Stephen Johnson1.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #90E'Mauri Smiley1 tackle for loss · 2025
- #52Janier Armstead1 tackle for loss · 2025
- #80Brayden Hurstno box-score line yet
10 more on the roster · South Alabama team page