Georgia Southern University Athletics

2024-25: Did not play in any games.

2023-24: Played in two games … Was redshirted … Played five defensive snaps in the opener against The Citadel … Blocked a punt in the win over ULM.

2022-23: Graduated high school early and enrolled at Georgia Southern in January. 

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Matthew Jenkins at William A. Hough High … Named to the 2022 Charlotte Observer high school football all-star defensive team … Also named to the Queen City 3A/4A all-conference team … The Defensive Player of the Year … Posted 55 tackles, including 10 sacks, along with two forced fumbles, two interceptions and one fumble recovery as a senior … Named all-conference as a junior at Chambers High … Recorded 40 tackles, including 9.0 for loss and 4.0 sacks, as a junior … Ranked the No. 154 edge rusher in the country and the No. 54 player in the state of North Carolina by On3 … Also participated in track & field … Served as the coach for the school’s powder puff team. 

PERSONAL: Born Branden Obrien Palmer on October 27 in Charlotte … Son of Kayan Roberts and Obrien Palmer … Has five siblings: Jayda Reid, Kayla Reid, BJ Palmer, Jahmear Reid and Kenley Reid … Cousin, Joshua Josephs, plays at Tennessee.

MAJOR: Psychology