Braden Atkinson

Braden Atkinson
No. 2 – Oregon State Beavers
PositionQuarterback
ClassSophomore
Personal information
BornRaleigh, North Carolina, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High schoolRolesville
College
Awards and highlights
Stats at ESPN

Braden Atkinson is an American college football quarterback for the Oregon State Beavers. He previously played for the Mercer Bears.

Early life

Atkinson attended Rolesville High School in Rolesville, North Carolina.[1][2] He passed for 3,701 yards with 46 touchdowns as a junior and 3,925 yards with 53 touchdowns as a senior.[3]

College career

Mercer

Atkinson entered his true freshman year at Mercer as a backup and after two games was named the starter.[4] Against the VMI Keydets he set the school record for passing yards in a game with 538.[5] During the season, he set school records for passing touchdowns, yards, attempts and completions and was named the winner of the Jerry Rice Award.[6] Atkinson decided to enter the transfer portal after the season.[7]

Oregon State

On January 11, 2026, Atkinson transferred to Oregon State.[8]

Statistics

Season Team Games Passing Rushing
GPGSRecordCmpAttPctYdsY/ATDIntRtgAttYdsAvgTD
2025Mercer 11119–226840765.83,6118.93411162.51490.61
Career11119–226840765.83,6118.93411162.51490.61

References

  1. ↑ Rolesville QB Braden Atkinson looks to build on strong sophomore year with new weapons
  2. ↑ How Rolesville QB Braden Atkinson put himself on recruiting radar: ‘He hasn’t peaked’
  3. ↑ Setting the tone: How Rolesville’s quick, confident QB led Rams to NCHSAA 4A East final
  4. ↑ 'Wise beyond his years' | Quarterback Braden Atkinson leading Mercer football in freshman season
  5. ↑ Mercer's Braden Atkinson sets school passing record in 62-0 victory over VMI
  6. ↑ Mercer QB goes from understudy to national freshman of the year
  7. ↑ "Mercer freshman standout Braden Atkinson to enter transfer portal, per report". WMAZ. 2025-12-12. Retrieved 2026-01-06.
  8. ↑ "COMMITMENT: Oregon State Lands QB Braden Atkinson". 247sports.com. Retrieved January 19, 2026.
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