2016 as a Sophomore: Played in five games… Had two total tackles, with one each against Morehead State (Sept. 3) and at Richmond (Nov. 5).
2015 as a Freshman: Played in five games, primarily on special teams... Had four tackles, to go with two pass breakups... In first collegiate game against Morehead State (Sept. 5), made two tackles and added a pass breakup.
High School: Rated as a three-star safety by Rivals.com, 247Sports, and ESPN… Ranked as #64 Safety in nation (2015 Class) and 22nd best player in state of Maryland (2015 class) by ESPN… Second Team Private School All-State as a junior and senior... Served as captain at Gilman, leading team to an 8-3 overall record, a 5-1 mark in conference play and No. 2 ranking in the state in 2014... Selected to Team Baltimore for the Maryland Crab Bowl his senior season... Also played wide receiver for the Greyhounds... Helped Gilman to 7-3 record as a junior... Received offers from FBS schools Rutgers, Georgia Tech and Boston College... Part of 2015 recruiting class with teammate Jahee Jackson.
Personal: Full name is Robert Stacey Branch Jr.... Majoring in sociology.
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