Updated August 15, 2026
Brian Branch (born October 22, 2001) is the safety for the Detroit Lions, wearing No. 32. He played college football at Alabama. The Detroit Lions selected him No. 45 overall in the 2023 NFL draft. He has been with the Detroit Lions since 2023. Roster membership as of August 14, 2026.
Player information
- Position: safety (S)
- Number: 32
- Born: October 22, 2001
- Height: 6 ft 0 in
- Weight: 203 lb
- College: Alabama
- NFL draft: 2023, No. 45 overall (Detroit Lions)
- Roster as of: August 14, 2026
Professional career
Detroit Lions (2023–2025)
Brian Branch played 15 regular season games for the Detroit Lions in 2023, with 1 sacks, 3 interceptions, 43 solo tackles and 24 assists.
Brian Branch played 16 regular season games for the Detroit Lions in 2024, with 1 sacks, 4 interceptions, 73 solo tackles and 30 assists.
Brian Branch played 12 regular season games for the Detroit Lions in 2025, with 2.5 sacks, 0 interceptions, 46 solo tackles and 27 assists.
Postseason
Brian Branch played 3 postseason games for the Detroit Lions in 2023, with 1 sacks, 0 interceptions, 9 solo tackles and 6 assists.
Brian Branch played 1 postseason games for the Detroit Lions in 2024, with 0 sacks, 0 interceptions, 8 solo tackles and 3 assists.
NFL statistics
Regular season
| Year | Team | G | Sacks | Int | Solo | Ast | TFL | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Detroit Lions | 15 | 1 | 3 | 43 | 24 | 6 | 13 | 1 |
| 2024 | Detroit Lions | 16 | 1 | 4 | 73 | 30 | 8 | 16 | 1 |
| 2025 | Detroit Lions | 12 | 2.5 | 0 | 46 | 27 | 5 | 9 | 1 |
| Career | 43 | 4.5 | 7 | 162 | 81 | 19 | 38 | 3 |
Postseason
| Year | Team | G | Sacks | Int | Solo | Ast | TFL | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Detroit Lions | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | Detroit Lions | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Career | 4 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Contract
DLP IQ lists a 4-year deal signed in 2023 with a total value of $8.02 million, $2.01 million per year, and $5.62 million guaranteed. Those figures are DLP IQ terms, not a live cap number.
Sources
Every counting number on this page is from DLP IQ. Derived rates use official NFL formulas on those counts. High-school, family, and award lists are omitted until DLP IQ has them. This page does not invent yards.
