100 Days of Summer: Get to Know No. 94 Jordan Brailford

As we continue our countdown of the off season, we land on No. 94, Jordan Brailford, another defensive lineman who has dealt with an injury setback but is poised for a big year in 2017.

How he got to OSU

A three-star prospect out of Booker T. Washingon High School in Tulsa, Brailford was the No. 8 prospect from the state of Oklahoma according to 247 Sports. He spurned offers from Big 12 rivals Baylor, Kansas State and Texas Tech as well as Washington State and Tulsa to come to Stillwater.

He’s an athletic end who came in at 6-foot-3 and 220 pounds and was clocked running a 4.5 40-yard dash in high school.

What he’s done in Stillwater

After redshirting in 2014, Brailford nudged his way into serious reps down the stretch in 2015, finishing with 23 total tackles (18 solo), 3.5 tackles for loss and a sack. He has a nose for the ball. His three QB hurries trailed only Emmanuel Ogbah his redshirt freshman year.

His athleticism and motor were showcased in one of the few bright spots in Oklahoma State’s Sugar Bowl loss to Ole Miss. Mike Gundy even said he played as good as any defensive lineman against the Ole Miss front.

Prior to the start of the 2016 season, Brailford — who was expected to earn a starting spot — suffered a stress fracture in his leg which held him out the entire season. Brailford also reportedly underwent shoulder surgery this off season but is expected to be available for fall camp.

Role in 2017

Now, after being granted a medical hardship waiver, Brailford looks forward to a redshirt sophomore season and three years of eligibility.

“If he stays healthy and plays like he should,” said Mike Gundy of Brailford “he will be a guy that can impact our defense as much as anybody on the field.”

Expect Brailford to compete for starting reps along with Cole Walterscheid, Jarrell Owens and Vili Leveni.

Noteworthy stats and highlights

During the 2015 Sugar Bowl, Brailford disrupted Chad Kelly and his Rebels to the tune of four solo tackles and a tackle for loss. Against TCU earlier that year, he tallied three tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and a sack.