Justice Brathwaite is a three-star recruit from Gilbert, AZ, out of Higley (No. 1,976 in the 2026 class) who has not played in BYU's 8 games this season.
Where Brathwaite comes from
- Gilbert, AZ
- Higley
- About 500 miles from LaVell Edwards Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,976 in the 2026 class.
Where Brathwaite fits
BYU lists 25 defensive backs this season.
BYU defensive backs with a game this season
BYU is 7-1, No. 7 in the AP poll (week 10). Next: at Utah, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Higley
Also from Gilbert, AZ
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Kalani Sitake
Pass share
47.3%
248 pass / 276 run
Plays / game
65.5
8 games
Team sack rate
2.6%
230 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for BYU -- now graded to hold down a real role in the defensive backfield.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
BYU has produced 3 All-Conference defensive backs. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2021. Chris Wilcox went on to the NFL out of this room (2021).
Joined BYU in 2026
- 2026 BYU SitakeYear 1 · Games –
- High school HigleyGilbert, AZ · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 1,976 in the 2026 class. Signed with BYU.Also from Higley: Alex Lines (Northwestern) and Merhauti Xepera (Fresno State).
2026
- Signed with BYUThree-star, out of Higley
