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Wayne State University Athletics

2025 Football Roster

(C) Douglas Johnson
Michael Dubicki
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(C) Douglas Johnson, all rights reserved.
(C) Douglas Johnson
Izzy Rincon
(C) Douglas Johnson

37 Brayden McKenna

37 Brayden McKenna

  • Position:
    RB
  • Height:
    5-11
  • Weight:
    191
  • Letters:
    2
  • Class:
    Redshirt Junior
  • Hometown:
    Lapeer, Mich.
  • High School:
    Lapeer

Summary

Biography

Career Note:  Played in 20 games over the last two seasons ... link to career statistics.

2024:  Named to the GLIAC All-Academic Team ... appeared in all 11 games ... saw action on punt coverage in all 11 contests, on kickoff return in nine games, on kickoff coverage in seven contests, and on punt return in two games ... notched an assisted tackle on punt coverage at Tiffin ... played on all four special teams vs. Findlay and at Truman State ... had first rushing attempt of the season at Davenport ... recorded a punt coverage tackle (solo) at Grand Valley ... totaled four carries vs. Roosevelt ... rushed for a season-best 15 yards against Northern Michigan ... Game-By-Game Statistics.

2023:  Played in the first nine games, before suffering an injury which caused him to miss the final two contests ... saw action strictly on special teams in the first eight contests ... made collegiate debut at Slippery Rock seeing action on all four special teams ... also played on all four special teams at UIndy ... had two carries for six yards and a touchdown at Northern Michigan ... saw action on kickoff return in all nine contests played, on punt coverage in seven games, on kickoff coverage in five contests and on punt return in four games ... notched a punt coverage tackle vs. Davenport, and a kickoff coverage tackle at NMU ... Game-By-Game Statistics.

2022:  Dressed for five of the six home games, but did not see any playing time ... was redshirted ... missed the Saginaw Valley State game due to an injury ... named WSU Scout Offensive Player of the Week for the Michigan Tech contest, and the Scout Special Teams Player of the Week for the Ferris State game.

High School:  A 2022 graduate of Lapeer High School ... was a three-year letterwinner for the Lightning ... selected as the 2021 Flint Area Offensive Player of the Year after being voted Saginaw Valley League MVP ... earned Associated Press First Team All-State honors as a senior as well as being named to the Detroit News Dream Team ... rushed for 2,145 yards and 30 touchdowns in 2021, while catching 17 passes for 316 yards and one score ... received First Team All-Region recognition for coach Mike Smith ... rushed for 297 yards and five touchdowns in a 38-35 triumph over Davison ... scored six touchdowns and gained 265 yards in a 56-37 win over Saginaw Heritage ... recorded 220 rushing yards and 120 receiving yards in a 49-27 victory over Midland ... led the SVL in rushing for three consecutive years ... had 109 carries for 853 yards and 14 touchdowns as a junior ... earned Detroit News Honorable Mention All-State accolades in 2020 ... gained 834 yards on 87 carries to earn First Team Red Division honors as a sophomore ... was a multiple year team captain in both football and baseball ... named First Team All-SVL catcher for LHS ... batted .494 with 32 RBI as a senior, while scoring 25 runs ... totaled seven home runs, eight doubles and three triples to earn First Team All-State honors from the Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association.

Personal:  Full name -- Brayden S. McKenna ... born on February 4, 2004, in Lapeer, Mich. ... son of Scott and Nicole McKenna ... has a younger sister, Mya ... is majoring in Criminal Justice ... named to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll (term GPA 3.5+) for Fall 2023 and Fall 2024.

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Historical Player Information

  • 25

    2022Freshman

    RB
    5'11" 203 lbs
    25
  • 37

    2023Redshirt Freshman

    RB
    5'10" 203 lbs
    37
  • 37

    2024Redshirt Sophomore

    RB
    5'10" 189 lbs
    37
  • 37

    2025Redshirt Junior

    RB
    5'11" 191 lbs
    37