Tristian Brank

Position:
TE
Class:
Freshman
Height:
6-4
Weight:
230
Hometown:
Asheville, N.C.
High School:
Clyde A. Erwin

2021: Started all 12 games for the Zips...ranked third on the team with 269 yards receiving on the strength of 25 catches, while finding the endzone three times...recorded a season-high 46 yards through the air on three catches in the Zips’ win over Bryant (Sept. 18)...pulled in a nine-yard touchdown catch as part of three catches for 23 yards against Ohio (Oct. 2)...had a 15-yard touchdown catch at Miami (Oct. 16)...recorded a season-high five catches for 38 yards, including a nine-yard touchdown catch against Ball State (Nov. 2)...posted at least one catch in all but one game on the campaign.

2020: Appeared in all six games for Akron, including a pair of starts...registered five receptions for 54 yards on the campaign...pulled in a season-high two catches for a season-best 32 yards, including a 29-yard reception, in Akron’s win over Bowling Green (Dec. 5)...garnered a pair of receptions for 21 yards versus Miami (Nov. 27)...had one catch at Buffalo (Dec. 12).

HIGH SCHOOL: WMAC All-Conference at tight end and defensive end for coach Rodney Pruett at Clyde A. Erwin HS...as a senior, had 43 catches for 579 yards and nine touchdowns...as a junior, had 30 catches for 346 yards and three touchdowns...defensively, had 29 tackles and eight sacks...also lettered in basketball.

PERSONAL: Majoring in supply chain/operations management...son of Steve and Anita Brank...has a younger brother Brendon.