Brian Branch

Brian Branch Fantasy Stats

#32 DB  |  Detroit Lions
Healthy

Height / Weight 6'0"  /  203 lbs.
Date of Birth (Age) Oct 22, 2001 (22)
Experience 2 seasons
Drafted 2023 NFL Draft, 2nd Round, Pick #45 (Lions)
College Alabama

Season Stats

TACKLES
SEASON TEAM GP SOLO ASTD LOSS SCK QB HITS PASS DEF INT FF FR TD FPTS/G FPTS
2023DET1550247131331017.0105.6
2024DET42172019310012.148.5
Career 19 71 31 9 1 4 22 6 2 0 1 8.1 154.1

Game Log

TACKLES
DATE TEAM OPP SOLO ASTD LOSS SCK QB HITS PASS DEF INT FF FR TD FPTS
Week 1Sep 8, 2024DETLAR521003000010.0
Week 2Sep 15, 2024DETTB510002100010.5
Week 3Sep 22, 2024DETARI631002000010.5
Week 6Oct 13, 2024DETDAL510012210017.5

Lions Depth Chart

QB

Jared Goff

Hendon Hooker

RB

David Montgomery

Jahmyr Gibbs

Craig Reynolds

Sione Vaki

LWR

Amon-Ra St. Brown

Tim Patrick

RWR

Jameson Williams

Allen Robinson II

SWR

Kalif Raymond

Isaiah Williams

TE

Sam LaPorta

Brock Wright

Parker Hesse

LT

Taylor Decker

Dan Skipper

Giovanni Manu

LG

Graham Glasgow

Kayode Awosika

C

Frank Ragnow

Michael Niese

RG

Kevin Zeitler

Kayode Awosika

RT

Penei Sewell

Colby Sorsdal

FS

Kerby Joseph

Brandon Joseph

LDE

Levi Onwuzurike

Isaac Ukwu

LDT

DJ Reader

Kyle Peko

RDT

Alim McNeill

Mekhi Wingo

RDE

Josh Paschal

James Houston

LOLB

Malcolm Rodriguez

Jalen Reeves-Maybin

Ben Niemann

MLB

Alex Anzalone

Malcolm Rodriguez

ROLB

Jack Campbell

James Houston

Trevor Nowaske

LCB

Carlton Davis

Kindle Vildor

SS

Brian Branch

Loren Strickland

RCB

Terrion Arnold

Khalil Dorsey

NB

Amik Robertson

Ennis Rakestraw Jr.

Loren Strickland

Brian Branch News

Brian Branch  • DB  •  Lions

Brian Branch Listed As Doubtful For Week 4

Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch (illness) is listed as doubtful for the Week 4 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. Branch was on the injury report earlier this week with a concussion after taking a shot to the helmet in Week 3. However, he was removed on Saturday, but Branch was added again now due to an illness. The loss of Branch would be a significant hit to this defensive unit. He has 22 tackles, two tackles for loss, and one interception through three games. Loren Strickland would be the next man up, assuming Branch is unable to play.
Sep 29   
Brian Branch  • DB  •  Lions

Brian Branch Likely Out Until Training Camp

It sounds as though Detroit Lions defensive back Brian Branch (leg) will be out until training camp, at the very least. Head coach Dan Campbell said that Branch had a clean-up surgery for an injury they thought would heal on its own, but the Lions decided they'd rather just get it done and let Branch heal before the season. He was spotted riding a scooter around the facility during organized team activities last week. The 22-year-old cornerback is progressing well despite the fact that he wasn't available to take part in OTAs this spring. In his rookie campaign in 2023 for the Lions, Branch looked pretty good, recording 74 tackles (50 solo), one sack, three interceptions, 13 passes defended and a forced fumble that resulted in a touchdown.
May 27   
Brian Branch  • DB  •  Lions

Brian Branch Questionable To Return With Ankle Injury

Detroit Lions rookie defensive back Brian Branch (ankle) is questionable to return to the Thursday night game at Lambeau Field against the Green Bay Packers due to an ankle injury he suffered in the third quarter. Branch walked off the field very gingerly and had to be carted to the locker room, so it looked like his night was done. However, he came back out shortly afterwards and was seen having his ankle taped on the sideline. With the Lions up big in the second half, it seems unlikely that the talented 21-year-old will return to the contest. If he doesn't make it back, Brandon Joseph will see more playing time the rest of the way against the Packers. Branch could be questionable to play in Week 5 at home against the Carolina Panthers, although he'll have extra time to heal up before that game.
Sep 29, 2023   
Brian Branch  • DB  •  Lions

Brian Branch Shines In His First Start

Detroit Lions' safety Brian Branch shined in his first start, as the Lions beat the Atlanta Falcons 20-6. Branch made 11 solo tackles, including three tackles for loss, and he broke up two passes. The second-round rookie has flashed in a limited role in his first two games before starting in Week 3. He returned his first career interception for a touchdown in Week 1. He started against the Falcons following an injury to C.J. Gardner-Johnson (pectoral). Gardner-Johnson will miss multiple weeks, so Branch will remain the starter for a while and could earn the starting job going forward.
Sep 25, 2023   
Brian Branch  • DB  •  Lions

Lions Sign Second-Rounder Brian Branch

The Detroit Lions signed second-round safety Brian Branch to his four-year rookie deal on Tuesday. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed. With the signing, the Lions now have their entire rookie draft class in 2023 under contract. Branch spent the last three seasons at Alabama and was named a second-team All-American after last season. He recorded 90 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, three sacks, two interceptions and seven passes defensed in 13 starts for the Crimson Tide. The 21-year-old defensive back plays with a lot of tenacity on the football field, which helps make up for his light frame at just 190 pounds. He could see plenty of playing time early on in his rookie season if Tracy Walker (Achilles) isn't ready to go.
Jul 19, 2023   
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