Eastern Michigan Athletics
2019 Football Roster
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Northern Illinois
Oct 11 (Sat)
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Roster
Branham Jr., John

Jersey Number 30
John Branham Jr.
- Position:
- RB
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Columbus, Ohio
- High School:
- Northland
Bio
EMU: 2019: Joins the EMU program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Northland High School and played under Head Coach Brian Staats as a Viking...Ranked as a three-star recruit by ESPN, 247Sports, and Rivals...Is rated as the No. 56 running back prospect in the country by 247Sports Composite...Was a four-time letterwinner that led his team in rushing all four seasons...As a senior, rushed for 2,013 yards on 155 carries, had 12 receptions for 160 yards, and scored 32 touchdowns as the Vikings went 8-2...Scored six first-half touchdowns on the way to an easy win over Linden-McKinley...Earned first team all-state, all-district, all-region, and all-league honors in 2018...Invited to play in the 74th Annual Ohio North-South Classic in Massillon, Ohio...Honored along with his brother, Kalil, by the Buckeye Touchdown Club...Selected one of the Top 25 players in the state of Ohio...During his junior season, posted 2,121 all-purpose yards with 28 scores...Finished his sophomore campaign with 843 yards rushing and 13 TDs while only playing in five contests...As a freshman, helped his team to its first winning season in 15 years...Also participated in track, baseball, and volleyball....Was the city champion in the shot put and ran a leg on the winning 400 relay team...PERSONAL: Full name: John Branham Jr...Son of John Branham Sr. and Trina Branham...Has one brother, Kalil...Sport management major.
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