Wayne State College

Before Wayne State:  Spent 1 ½ years with the Coyote program and redshirted in 2024 and was named Scout Player of the Week several times.

High School:  Graduate of Oakland-Craig High School...was a three-time All-State selection in football while being voted best defensive player in Class C2, recording 256 career tackles...recorded 71 tackles with six tackles for loss during senior season (2023)...had career-high 88 tackles with four sacks and 12 tackles for loss during sophomore year in 2021…in wrestling was a two-time state medalist including state runner-up as a heavyweight with over 100 wins and in track and field was a two-time Class C state qualifier in the shot put and placed fifth as a senior at 55’ 11”. 

Personal:  Parents are Ted and Tami Brands...born July 25, 2005...majoring in criminal justice.