Brady Ackerman

Sophomore Brady Ackerman returns to his Southern California roots to join the Azusa Pacific football program after spending the 2025 season at NAIA-member Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Mont. … Brings a physicality that will allow to press for starting duties at the edge … Figures to see plenty of time on the field. Redshirted the 2025 season at Rocky Mountain, his first and only season with the Battlin' Bears. Graduated from Sonora High School in La Habra, Calif., in 2025 ... Played under head coach Kevin Oberlander ... Lined up at tight end, linebacker, running back and defensive line ... Served a season as team captain ...Played basketball as a freshman and junior... finished his varsity football career with 120 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 6 sacks, 2 interceptions, 3 fumble recoveries and 1 forced fumble ... Totaled 1,031 all-purpose yards and 9 touchdowns ... Recorded 55 receptions for 880 yards and 6 TDs while adding 151 rushing yards and 3 scores ... Named All-Iota League first team as a 2024 senior after tallying 44 tackles (12 solo) and leading the Raiders to a 7-5 record and the second round of the CIF Southern Section playoffs ... Also named team MVP and Defensive Lineman of the Year in 2024 while receiving the Iron Man Award, Captain Award and Rotary Club Athlete of the Month recognition ... Helped the Raiders earn CIF Southern Section Division 9 playoff victories in 2023 and 2024 … As a 2023 junior, selected Freeway League Defensive Player of the Year, All-Freeway League first team, All-CIF Division 9 and team MVP after registering 55 tackles (19 solo) and 3 sacks to go along with 20 receptions for 350 yards and 3 TDs ... Helped Sonora win its first Freeway League championship in 50 years and its first playoff game in 12 years... Earned All-Freeway League and the team's Offensive MVP as a sophomore... Named All-Freeway League honorable mention as a freshman. Born Nov. 30, 2005, in Baldwin Park, Calif. ... Son of Geoff and Amber Ackerman ... Has 1 brother (Cody)... Father played collegiate football at Whittier College, Citrus College, Rio Hondo College and La Verne ... Mother played softball at Long Beach State ... Majoring in business management ... Plans to become a K-9 handler and real estate investor ... Enjoys golfing, spending time with family and visiting Lake Havasu.