Rice Owls#94 · DL Braden Bays
67 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-3
- Weight
- 269 lb
- Class
- Freshman
- Hometown
- Boerne, TX
Braden Bays is a DL (#94) for Rice, from Boerne, TX. In the 2026 season he has 13 tackles over 5 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 14
Sacks 3
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 3
Efficiency
Tackles per game 14
Sack rate 3
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 14
Havoc rate 3
Measurables
Height 15
Weight 17
Frame 16
Experience 6
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2026 season
13
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
3
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Braden Bays career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | RICE | 5 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | RICE | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 8 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2025 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
16
28
3
17
38
34
17
35
No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs UTSA | L 14-16 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | at Fresno State | L 24-38 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | vs Western Michigan | L 21-28 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | at Notre Dame | L 0-52 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | vs Houston Christian | W 31-3 | 2 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowRice DL: #94
- ClassFreshman
- HometownBoerne, TX
Braden Bays: Rice DL profile and stats
Braden Bays is a DL (#94) for Rice, from Boerne, TX. This profile tracks Braden Bays's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Rice roster, the American Conference players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Rice sits in the race, check the live American Conference standings.
Braden Bays in the news
All newsRecapFresno State beat Rice 38-24 (Week 4, 2026)Fresno State beat Rice 38-24 at Valley Children's Stadium. Now Fresno State is 3-1, and Rice is 1-3.2026-09-26RecapWestern Michigan beat Rice 28-21 (Week 3, 2026)Western Michigan beat Rice 28-21 at Rice Stadium. Now Western Michigan is 2-1, and Rice is 1-2.2026-09-19RecapNotre Dame beat Rice 52-0 (Week 2, 2026)Notre Dame beat Rice 52-0 at Notre Dame Stadium. Now Notre Dame is 2-0, and Rice is 1-1.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Braden Bays play for?
Braden Bays plays for Rice, wearing #94 at DL.
What position does Braden Bays play?
Braden Bays is a DL for Rice.
How tall is Braden Bays?
Braden Bays is 6-3 and weighs 269 lb.
What year is Braden Bays in?
Braden Bays is listed as a freshman on the Rice roster.
Where is Braden Bays from?
Braden Bays is from Boerne, TX.
How many tackles does Braden Bays have?
Braden Bays has 13 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.