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43
Games
177
Solo Tackles
4.5
Sacks
7
Interceptions
Brian Branch is a former safety out of Alabama, selected by the Detroit Lions with the 45th overall pick (round 2) in the 2023 NFL Draft. He played 43 regular-season games from 2023 to 2025, with the Detroit Lions. He was named to 1 Pro Bowl.
Draft Details
Brian Branch Career Stats
- 1× Pro Bowl selection.
- Primary starter for 3 seasons.
- Ranks 1st in the 2023 draft class in interceptions (7).
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | DET | 15 | 43 | 24 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 1 |
| 2024 | DET | 16 | 73 | 30 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 1 |
| 2025 | DET | 12 | 46 | 27 | 5 | 2.5 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Career | 43 | 162 | 81 | 19 | 4.5 | 14 | 7 | 38 | 3 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
NFL Combine Results
Height
6-0
Weight
190 lbs
40-Yard Dash
4.58s
Bench Press
14 reps
Vertical Jump
34.5"
Broad Jump
125"
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| 1 | 9 |  PHI |
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| 1 | 10 |  CHI |
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