Although Harrisburg has a lot of star power, Quincy Brannon Jr. demonstrated week after week why he was one of the players you should be discussing.
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The gifted defensive back is continuing his football career at the University of Albany, a testament to his hard work.
Introducing your newest Albany Great Dane, Quincy Brannon Jr.FcPYqL pic.twitter.com/mp5n
“I sensed the coaches’ vibe,” Brannon remarked. They greeted me warmly as soon as I stepped in, and I’m happy to report that I accepted their warm welcome.
Since Brannon’s offers didn’t start coming in until this year, his recruitment process got off to a slow start, which made him a little nervous.
Quincy Brannon of Harrisburg signs his NLI to the University of Albany on Wednesday, February 5th, and is photographed with his family.Vaughn, Rymir
But he started to feel some comfort when those offers started coming in. Additionally, Brannon had offers from Seton Hill, Kutztown, and Sacramento State.
It’s a relief because I was going through some difficult times during the recruiting process. I was somewhat relieved when my first offer arrived, and I was even more relieved when my second offer arrived.
Brannon made a small offensive contribution for the Cougars, but his strength was on defense.
He recorded 58 total tackles, four tackles for loss, and tied for the team-high five interceptions, demonstrating his ability to be a good playmaker and ballhawking cornerback.
The newest defensive back for Albany joins a defense that finished 4-8 but gave up the second-fewest passing yards in the CAA.
The Great Danes, who finished dead last in the CAA in interceptions (4) in 2024, will greatly benefit from Brannon’s playmaking.
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