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Braylon Braxton Named to 2025 Davey O’Brien QB Class
10/30/2025 11:39:00 AM | Football
HATTIESBURG, Miss. — The Davey O'Brien Foundation in Fort Worth, Texas, unveiled the Davey O'Brien QB Class of 2025 today, a group that includes three dozen players from across the nation, including Southern Miss redshirt-senior Braylon Braxton (Frisco, Texas), who are officially in contention for the 2025 Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award.
This year's list features 18 seniors, 10 juniors, five sophomores and three freshmen. Fourteen of the players were on this year's Davey O'Brien Preseason Watch List.
Braxton's numbers for the year, including 1,959 passing yards on 159-of-237 attempts with 18 touchdowns and just four interceptions along with 215 yards rushing. He has thrown at least one touchdown pass in all eight games, and two or more in seven contests. Helped by his play, the Golden Eagles hold a 6-2 overall record and are 4-0 in the Sun Belt West division, tied with Troy for the divisional lead.
Fan voting on social media (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) will earn players bonus selection committee votes during the semifinalist, finalist and winner voting rounds. First-round fan voting will begin immediately following the QB Class announcement. To vote, fans must simply like the official graphic from the @daveyobrien social media account that highlights their favorite quarterback.
The list of semifinalists selected from the QB Class will be named on Wednesday, Nov. 12. The Foundation will announce the three finalists two weeks later (Tuesday, Nov. 25). The 2025 Davey O'Brien Award winner will be unveiled live on ESPN on Friday, Dec. 12, during The Home Depot College Football Awards.
The Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award is presented annually to the nation's best college quarterback and is the oldest and most prestigious national quarterback award. The 49th Annual Davey O'Brien Awards Dinner honoring the winner will be held Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, at The Fort Worth Club in Fort Worth, Texas. For more information, visit www.daveyobrienaward.com.
Davey O'Brien Award QB Class of 2025
Joey Aguilar, Tennessee, Sr., 6-3, 225, Antioch, Calif.
Luke Altmyer, Illinois, Sr., 6-2, 205, Starkville, Miss.
Bear Bachmeier, BYU, Fr., 6-2, 230, Murrieta, Calif.
Bryson Barnes, Utah State, Sr., 6-2, 210, Milford, Ohio
Carson Beck, Miami, Sr., 6-4, 220, Jacksonville, Fla.
Braylon Braxton, Southern Miss, Sr., 6-2, 230, Frisco, Texas
Byrum Brown, USF, Sr., 6-3, 232, Raleigh, N.C.
CJ Carr, Notre Dame, R-Fr., 6-3, 210, Saline, Mich.
Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss, Sr., 6-0, 200, Grand Rapids, Mich.
Anthony Colandrea, UNLV, Jr., 6-0, 205, St. Petersburg, Fla.
Carlos Del Rio-Wilson, Marshall, Sr., 6-2, 219, Atlanta, Ga.
Joe Fagnano, UConn, Sr., 6-4, 225, Williamsport, Pa.
Josh Hoover, TCU, Jr., 6-2, 200, Heath, Texas
Blake Horvath, Navy, Sr., 6-2, 195, Hilliard, Ohio
Colton Joseph, Old Dominion, So., 6-2, 200, Newport Beach, Calif.
Haynes King, Georgia Tech, Sr., 6-3, 215, Longview, Texas
Brendon Lewis, Memphis, Sr., 6-3, 210, Dallas, Texas
Jayden Maiava, USC, Jr., 6-4, 230, Palolo, Hawaii
Fernando Mendoza, Indiana, Jr., 6-5, 225, Miami, Fla.
Darian Mensah, Duke, So., 6-3, 205, San Luis Obispo, Calif.
Drew Mestemaker, North Texas, R-Fr., 6-4, 211, Austin, Texas
Nick Minicucci, Delaware, Jr., 6-2, 215, Midland Park, N.J.
Dante Moore, Oregon, So., 6-3, 206, Detroit, Mich.
Chandler Morris, Virginia, Sr., 6-0, 192, Highland Park, Texas
Miller Moss, Louisville, Sr., 6-2, 210, Los Angeles, Calif.
Parker Navarro, Ohio, Sr., 6-0, 205, Tempe, Ariz.
Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt, Sr., 6-0, 207, Albuquerque, N.M.
Marcel Reed, Texas A&M, So., 6-1, 185, Nashville, Tenn.
Sawyer Robertson, Baylor, Sr., 6-4, 220, Lubbock, Texas
Julian Sayin, Ohio State, So., 6-1, 208, Carlsbad, Ala.
Evan Simon, Temple, Sr., 6-3, 205, Mt. Joy, Pa.
Ty Simpson, Alabama, Jr., 6-2, 208, Martin, Tenn.
Brendan Sorsby, Cincinnati, Jr., 6-3, 235, Denton, Texas
Gunner Stockton, Georgia, Jr., 6-1, 215, Tiger, Ga.
Conner Weigman, Houston, Jr., 6-3, 210, Cypress, Texas
Demond Williams Jr., Washington, So., 5-11, 190, Chandler, Ariz.
About the Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award
The Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award is presented annually to the nation's best college quarterback and is the oldest and most prestigious national quarterback award. The Davey O'Brien Award honors candidates who exemplify Davey O'Brien's enduring character while exhibiting teamwork, sportsmanship and leadership in both academics and athletics. Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, the Davey O'Brien Foundation has awarded more than $1.3 million in scholarships and university grants to help high school and college athletes transform leadership on the field into leadership in life. For more information, visit www.DaveyOBrienAward.com.
This year's list features 18 seniors, 10 juniors, five sophomores and three freshmen. Fourteen of the players were on this year's Davey O'Brien Preseason Watch List.
Braxton's numbers for the year, including 1,959 passing yards on 159-of-237 attempts with 18 touchdowns and just four interceptions along with 215 yards rushing. He has thrown at least one touchdown pass in all eight games, and two or more in seven contests. Helped by his play, the Golden Eagles hold a 6-2 overall record and are 4-0 in the Sun Belt West division, tied with Troy for the divisional lead.
Fan voting on social media (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) will earn players bonus selection committee votes during the semifinalist, finalist and winner voting rounds. First-round fan voting will begin immediately following the QB Class announcement. To vote, fans must simply like the official graphic from the @daveyobrien social media account that highlights their favorite quarterback.
The list of semifinalists selected from the QB Class will be named on Wednesday, Nov. 12. The Foundation will announce the three finalists two weeks later (Tuesday, Nov. 25). The 2025 Davey O'Brien Award winner will be unveiled live on ESPN on Friday, Dec. 12, during The Home Depot College Football Awards.
The Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award is presented annually to the nation's best college quarterback and is the oldest and most prestigious national quarterback award. The 49th Annual Davey O'Brien Awards Dinner honoring the winner will be held Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, at The Fort Worth Club in Fort Worth, Texas. For more information, visit www.daveyobrienaward.com.
Davey O'Brien Award QB Class of 2025
Joey Aguilar, Tennessee, Sr., 6-3, 225, Antioch, Calif.
Luke Altmyer, Illinois, Sr., 6-2, 205, Starkville, Miss.
Bear Bachmeier, BYU, Fr., 6-2, 230, Murrieta, Calif.
Bryson Barnes, Utah State, Sr., 6-2, 210, Milford, Ohio
Carson Beck, Miami, Sr., 6-4, 220, Jacksonville, Fla.
Braylon Braxton, Southern Miss, Sr., 6-2, 230, Frisco, Texas
Byrum Brown, USF, Sr., 6-3, 232, Raleigh, N.C.
CJ Carr, Notre Dame, R-Fr., 6-3, 210, Saline, Mich.
Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss, Sr., 6-0, 200, Grand Rapids, Mich.
Anthony Colandrea, UNLV, Jr., 6-0, 205, St. Petersburg, Fla.
Carlos Del Rio-Wilson, Marshall, Sr., 6-2, 219, Atlanta, Ga.
Joe Fagnano, UConn, Sr., 6-4, 225, Williamsport, Pa.
Josh Hoover, TCU, Jr., 6-2, 200, Heath, Texas
Blake Horvath, Navy, Sr., 6-2, 195, Hilliard, Ohio
Colton Joseph, Old Dominion, So., 6-2, 200, Newport Beach, Calif.
Haynes King, Georgia Tech, Sr., 6-3, 215, Longview, Texas
Brendon Lewis, Memphis, Sr., 6-3, 210, Dallas, Texas
Jayden Maiava, USC, Jr., 6-4, 230, Palolo, Hawaii
Fernando Mendoza, Indiana, Jr., 6-5, 225, Miami, Fla.
Darian Mensah, Duke, So., 6-3, 205, San Luis Obispo, Calif.
Drew Mestemaker, North Texas, R-Fr., 6-4, 211, Austin, Texas
Nick Minicucci, Delaware, Jr., 6-2, 215, Midland Park, N.J.
Dante Moore, Oregon, So., 6-3, 206, Detroit, Mich.
Chandler Morris, Virginia, Sr., 6-0, 192, Highland Park, Texas
Miller Moss, Louisville, Sr., 6-2, 210, Los Angeles, Calif.
Parker Navarro, Ohio, Sr., 6-0, 205, Tempe, Ariz.
Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt, Sr., 6-0, 207, Albuquerque, N.M.
Marcel Reed, Texas A&M, So., 6-1, 185, Nashville, Tenn.
Sawyer Robertson, Baylor, Sr., 6-4, 220, Lubbock, Texas
Julian Sayin, Ohio State, So., 6-1, 208, Carlsbad, Ala.
Evan Simon, Temple, Sr., 6-3, 205, Mt. Joy, Pa.
Ty Simpson, Alabama, Jr., 6-2, 208, Martin, Tenn.
Brendan Sorsby, Cincinnati, Jr., 6-3, 235, Denton, Texas
Gunner Stockton, Georgia, Jr., 6-1, 215, Tiger, Ga.
Conner Weigman, Houston, Jr., 6-3, 210, Cypress, Texas
Demond Williams Jr., Washington, So., 5-11, 190, Chandler, Ariz.
About the Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award
The Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award is presented annually to the nation's best college quarterback and is the oldest and most prestigious national quarterback award. The Davey O'Brien Award honors candidates who exemplify Davey O'Brien's enduring character while exhibiting teamwork, sportsmanship and leadership in both academics and athletics. Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, the Davey O'Brien Foundation has awarded more than $1.3 million in scholarships and university grants to help high school and college athletes transform leadership on the field into leadership in life. For more information, visit www.DaveyOBrienAward.com.
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