Bryan Braman is a 6’5″, 241-pound “athletic freak” who entered the NFL in 2011 as an undrafted free agent. The Texans signed him for a 3-year career that seemed destined. Born to be a pro athlete, Braman’s roots hinted at his potential. His maternal grandfather, Ivan Cecil Braman, towered at 7’4″ and weighed 365 pounds. The genes were there.
In high school, his track coaches saw Olympic potential in him. But football called him first. On the field, he was unstoppable. He blew past offensive linemen like they weren’t there. His speed and power made him a nightmare before he had to retire due to his injury. But he did not coast in the league backed by privileges.
Who are Bryan Braman’s parents?
Bryan Braman was raised by his mother, Tina Braman-Fields. She was an elite high school sprinter. She was part of a four-girl state champion track team and held her school’s 100-meter record. Braman grew up without his father in the picture. His mother raised him alone. “My mother, she’s been my strength,” Braman said. “No matter if it put her out of a thing that she needed, she would do it for us. If there was ever a time that I needed help, it came from my mom; it wasn’t from my dad. That’s just how it played out.” Braman dropped out of the University of Idaho. He had a football scholarship but never played in a single game. He also rarely went to class. Still, his journey back into the game was a grind.
Despite the odds, Braman made it to the NFL. He suited up as a linebacker for the Texans. “It’s hard for me to hold grudges. … I don’t know why he made the decisions that he made, but there was a lot more time that he wasn’t there than he was,” Braman said, referring to his father. The road to the pro game was tough for both Braman and his mom. When they stood outside Reliant Stadium, they both got emotional. That stadium had become Braman’s office. Their long road had led to the big stage.
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