Last Updated: Jan. 11, 2023

2022 (SOPHOMORE): Was Fresno State’s starting right tackle in the final six games of the season … appeared in 10 games … made the move from guard to tackle this season … part of an offensive line that helped block for the top offense in the Mountain West … Fresno State's offensive line unit blocked for a 1,000 yard rusher -- the first time since 2014 that the Bulldogs had a 1,000 yard rusher … Fresno State's offensive line served as protection to players among the top of the conference in passing, receiving and rushing ... Fall Academic All-MW.

2021 (FRESHMAN): Appeared in seven games as a true freshman … was the starting left guard in six games … blocked the top offense in the Mountain West and the No. 14 offense in the FBS … Fresno State averaged 464.85 offensive yards per game … Fresno State scored an average of 33.4 points per game … the Bulldogs averaged 137.2 rushing yards per game and 326.7 passing yards per game … part of an offensive line unit that allowed 25 sacks on the quarterback, its least in a season since 2019 … helped Fresno State to two wins over ranked opponents, both on the road. It was the first time Fresno State defeated two Top 25 opponents in a season for the first time since 2004, and the first time both wins came on the road in the 100 year history of the program.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Vista Peak High School in Aurora, Colorado … rated a three star recruit by 247Sports … ranked the No. 2 offensive lineman and No. 9 overall prospect by Prep Redzone Colorado … 2020 Sports Illustrated high school All-American watch list honoree … was an All-Conference and All-State selection … also played defense. Had 128 total tackles, 27.0 TFL, 9.5 sacks, four forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries in his three year varsity career … considered one of the best offensive line pickups for the Bulldogs in the last decade … earned academic honors from the Pioneer League … volunteered with youth football teams … also recruited by Colorado, Colorado State, UNLV, Wyoming and San Diego State.

PERSONAL: From Denver, Colorado … son of Tajuana Williams … has six siblings - Cynthia, Blaine, Eric, Markus, Brett and Brylie … enjoys gaming and cooking … favorite athlete is Bo Jackson because he is the first athlete that comes to mind when asked the question … biggest athletic thrill is winning … chose to attend Fresno State because it was a different environment that he felt was perfect for him … has not declared a major.

Braylen Nelson