Benjamin Brahmer
| Penn State Nittany Lions | |
|---|---|
| Position | Tight end |
| Class | Junior |
| Personal information | |
| Height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Weight | 255 lb (116 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Pierce (Pierce, Nebraska) |
| College |
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| Awards and highlights | |
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| Stats at ESPN | |
Benjamin Brahmer is an American college football tight end for the Penn State Nittany Lions of the Big 10 Conference.
Early years
Brahmer grew up in Pierce, Nebraska and attended Pierce High School.[1] He was rated a three-star recruit and initially committed to play college football at Nebraska during his sophomore year of high school.[2] Brahmer later flipped his commitment to Iowa State during his senior year.[3]
College career
Brahmer entered his freshman season with the Iowa State Cyclones as a starter at tight end.[4] He finished the season with 28 receptions for 352 yards and two touchdowns.[5] Brahmer was an honorable mention Big 12 Conference selection and was named a freshman All-American by The Athletic at the end of the season.[6] He transferred to Penn State on January 3, 2026.[7]
Statistics
| Year | Team | Games | Receiving | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | TD | ||
| 2023 | Iowa State | 13 | 2 | 28 | 352 | 12.6 | 2 |
| 2024 | Iowa State | 8 | 2 | 10 | 179 | 17.9 | 1 |
| 2025 | Iowa State | 12 | 10 | 37 | 446 | 12.1 | 6 |
| Career | 33 | 14 | 75 | 977 | 13.0 | 9 | |
References
- ^ "Pierce's Brahmer excels at skill showcase in Lincoln". Norfolk Daily News. June 5, 2021. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
- ^ Kaspe, Kelsie (April 2, 2021). "Pierce's Brahmer commits to Huskers". KLKNTV.com. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- ^ "Iowa State football flips 3-star TE Benjamin Brahmer from Nebraska". The Des Moines Register. December 6, 2022. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- ^ "Ben Brahmer's emergence as a leader for Iowa State football shows promise for the future". The Des Moines Register. November 1, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- ^ "Iowa State football: Ben Brahmer's growth, praise for Rocco Becht, updates on defense". The Des Moines Register. March 25, 2024. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- ^ Olson, Max; Navarro, Manny (December 7, 2023). "College football Freshman All-America teams 2023: Noah Fifita, Kevin Concepcion and more". Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- ^ Deal, Andrew; read, Nittany Lions Wire·1 min (January 3, 2026). "Penn State lands Iowa State TE Benjamin Brahmer from transfer portal". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved January 3, 2026.
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