#17 Brenan Vernon 2024-25 Football Roster

AS A FRESHMAN (2023)

• Saw action in two games in his first season at Notre Dame
• TENNESSEE STATE (9/2): Made his collegiate debut in the 56-3 victory … Recorded an assisted tackle
• WAKE FOREST (11/18): Earned playing time in the home finale against the Demon Deacons

PREP AND PERSONAL

• A consensus four-star recruit as rated by 247 Sports, ESPN, On3 and Rivals
• The 60th overall prospect, seventh defensive lineman and second-ranked player in the state by Rivals
• The 111th overall prospect, 14th defensive lineman and second-ranked player in the state by ESPN
• The 141st overall prospect, 15th defensive lineman and third-ranked player in the state by On3
• The 145th overall prospect, 18th defensive lineman and third-ranked player in the state by 247 Sports
• 2023 All-American Bowl selection
• Four-year letterwinner and starter at Mentor High under head coach Matt Gray
• Led Mentor to an OHSAA State runner-up finish and a 9-4 record in his senior season
• Also competed in basketball
• Son of Lorne Vernon and Susan Vernon
• Has two siblings, Megan and Nolan