Brandon Schmelzle

Get to Know Brandon ... At what age did you start playing football and how did you get into football? I have been playing football for as long as I can remember. Watching my brother play is what got me into it. Tell us about your hometown/where you’re from? I'm from Axtell, Kansas, population 400. I'm a proud small town kid and graduated with 12 people in my class. How would you describe your game to someone who has never seen you play? A smart playmaker who is looking to make plays. 2025: Did not see any game action as a true freshman. High School: Rated a three-star recruit by Rivals and 247Sports … Coached by Eric Detweiler at Axtell, where he is a Four-time 8-man State Champion … Won 52 games in a row and was part of a senior class that never lost a game in four years … The 52-game win streak is the longest in Kansas history for 8-man football … Named 2023 8M-II Defensive Player of the Year … Played quarterback and cornerback for the Eagles … Threw for three touchdowns and ran for two more in Axtell’s 2024 State Championship victory. Personal: Son of Amy and Loren Schmelzle … Chose Kansas over offers from North Dakota State and South Dakota State.