Stanford offensive lineman branson-bragga multi-year starter, he will retire from football due to persistent symptoms of a concussion and other mental health factors.
Bragg, a senior from Texas, posted on Twitter that he has “long-term” and “severe” symptoms stemming from a concussion he sustained during Stanford training camp. He also cited mental health factors that contributed to the decision. Bragg did not play in Stanford’s first two games.
The 6-foot-4, 315-pound Bragg started nine games at right guard and right tackle last season, and started all six games in 2020 at right guard. He earned an All-Pac-12 honorable mention from the league’s coaches last year.
“I’m sure walking away is the best decision for me,” Bragg wrote. “The past four years at Stanford have been everything I could have hoped for, and I’ve created countless lifelong ties while living my dream with the best teammates and support staff in the world.”
—Branson Bragg (@bransonbragg) September 12, 2022
ESPN rated Bragg as the 152nd overall recruit in the class of 2019. Bragg wrote that he is on track to graduate with his degree in math and computer science.
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