Braden Turner

Junior tight end that has appeared in 19 of 24 games during his first two seasons on campus ... Ready to take a leadership role in his position ... Can break out in the pass game and is a quality lineman in the run game ... Veteran presence in a veteran position for the Bronchos. Played in all 11 games as a sophomore for UCO ... Caught four passes on the season for 48 yards, including a long reception of 21 yards in a win against Emporia State in October ... Hauled in his first and only career touchdown pass from 15 yards out in a win against Missouri Southern in November ... Also had a 7-yard reception in a win against Washburn in September and a 5-yard catch at Northwest Missouri the following week ... Key contributor in the run game as an additional blocker on the line ... Helped the team that averaged 195.4 rushing yards per game and scored 23 touchdowns on the ground ... Member of the MIAA Honor Roll. Played in 8 of 13 games for the MIAA Champions ... Hauled in two passes on the season for 23 yards ... Caught a 14-yard pass in a win over Fort Hays State for his first career reception ... Also caught a 9-yard pass in a win against Northwest Missouri ... Helped the run game on the front line as an additional blocker and the Bronchos posted 205.7 rushing yards per game with 35 touchdowns on the ground ... Squad member of first UCO MIAA championship and helped team return to NCAA Division II Football Championship where the Bronchos reached the Super Region semifinals ... Member of the MIAA Honor Roll. Prep standout at Edmond North High School ... Earned All-Conference and All-District honors following his senior season. Electrical Engineering major ... Birthdate is May 6, 2006.