Braden O'Connor enters his senior season with 10 years of competitive tackle football experience, playing across the line of scrimmage at Center, Defensive Line, and Offensive Line.

A dual-sport athlete who also competes in wrestling, O'Connor brings valuable multi-sport conditioning, physical toughness, and key versatility to the front line.

An alumnus of Epic, O'Connor plans to play college football and major in psychology following high school. He currently holds offers from Langston University, Hendrix, and East Central University. Recruiters can follow his athletic progress and updates on Twitter @MichaelOCon73.

He is supported this season by Steve and Jamie O'Connor.

As a senior, Braden earned the EMHS Trench Player of the Game for his performance during the Week 1 victory over Santa Fe.

He was a member of the 2025 OSSAA State Quarter-finalists team.

He was a member of the 2025 Edmond All-city Championship football team.

He was also part of the 4th grade INFC Oklahoma State Championship runners-up team in 2017.

His Youth Bulldog team won 3 consecutive Division Championships by dominating during 3 undefeated seasons.

Langston University

Hendrix College

East Central University