Brayden Welch
2025: Played in nine games and made two starts… Had two receptions for 43 yards, one each against Dayton (Oct. 11) and Morehead State (Oct. 25). 2024: Did not see game action, redshirting and retaining four years of eligibility… Member of PFL Academic Honor Roll. Prep: Three-year varsity letter winner… Had three catches for 97 yards and a touchdown in a single game… Second Team All-TRL Tight End and Defensive End… Also competed in three years of basketball and three years of track & field… Team captain on the gridiron as a senior. Personal: Majoring in electrical engineering… Son of Joshua and Kimberly Welch… Has one brother, Gavyn, and one sister, Emmaly… Sister played two years of basketball at Benton CC… Father has competed in MMA Team Quest for 17 years… Hobbies include fishing, hiking and crabbing… Grandmother played on the first organized basketball team at Oregon State.
- TransferredBrayden Welch (TE) officially transferred from Valparaiso University to University of Northern Colorado
- EnteredPortal · 1/2/26, 8:53 AMBrayden Welch (TE) officially entered the transfer portal · from Valparaiso University
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | OFF SNAPS | PROD | REC | YDS | YPR | REC TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | University of Northern Colorado | 9 | 6 | -- | Med. | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 0 |
| 2025 |  Valparaiso University | 8 | 1 | -- | Med. | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 1 |
| Career | 17 | 7 | -- | Med. | 5 | 93 | 18.6 | 1 |
Profile last updated Nov 5, 2026