The Top Junior Athlete In Alabama: Braden Gordon

Braden Gordon is a 4 Star recruit who is an Athlete at The Montgomery Academy. Gordon is ranked as the 248th best recruit in the class of 2027 and is ranked as a top 15 Athlete in the class as well. In addition, Gordon is listed as a top 10 recruit in the state of Alabama and is listed as the #1 Athlete in the state of Alabama. He holds offers from schools such as Ohio State, LSU and Michigan.

Who are some role models in your life?
Some of the role models in my life are my mom, brother, and dad.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?
Lil Baby, NBA YoungBoy, and Meek Mill.

What are the strengths of your game?
The strengths of my game are my speed rush, blitzing, and tackling.

What is your favorite memory of your career?
My favorite memory is my game-winning touchdown catch against our rival in overtime.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?
The best player I’ve played with is DJ Vinson.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?
Some advice I would give to aspiring D1 athletes is to trust the process. Don’t let social media fool you into thinking you’re not good enough — all it takes is one good season to change your life.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?
If I could travel anywhere in the world, it would be Dubai.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?
LeBron James.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?
My favorite sports moment is when the Cavs came back from a 3-1 deficit in the 2016 Finals.