A two-year letter winner at nearby Mount Miguel High … Helped the Matadors to a 9-3 record this past season and a quarterfinals appearance in the CIF San Diego playoffs following a 12-2 season and CIF Division 3-A regional final in 2023 … Playing both sides of the ball, earned 2024 all-league first team defensive honors and 2023 all-league first team offensive honors … According to Max Preps, had 33 total tackles, three passes defended, two interceptions and a fumble recovery on defense and 26 catches for 429 yards and five touchdowns on offense in 18 varsity games … Also ran track as a senior with a PR of 11.89 in the 100m dash … Is a three-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN, Rivals and On3 … Chose the Aztecs over Arizona, Boise State, California, Central Michigan, Colorado State, Northern Arizona, Oregon State, San Jose State and Washington State … Older brother, Byron Cardwell Jr., is a running back at California.
Braylon Cardwell Season 2025
PositionCB
Weight180 lbs
Height6-3
ClassFreshman
HometownSpring Valley, Calif.