Prep ... attended Rockford High School (2012) coached by Ralph Munger ... lettered three years (2009-11) ... two-year starter at right tackle (2010-11) ... lead team to an 11-2 record as a senior (2011) ... Key Statistics ... lead a Rockford ground attack that averaged 221.8 yards per game as a senior ... Honors and Rankings ... AP Michigan all-state first team as a senior ... garnered Dream Team honors from the Detroit Free Press named to the Detroit News Blue Chip List as a senior ... rated a three-star prospect and the nation's No. 40 offensive tackle by Scout.com ... a three-star recruit and listed as the No. 8 prospect in Michigan according to Rivals.com ... rated a three-star prospect, and the No. 7 prospect in Michigan according to ESPN.com.
Personal ... Ben Braden was born on March 9, 1994.
