Cortney Braswell joined Cincinnati as inside linebackers coach in 2023, known as one of the top recruiters in the country. Named to the AFCA 35 Under 35 Coaches Leadership Institute, Braswell’s inside linebackers, including Dorian Jones and Jack Dingle, were among the Bearcats’ top tacklers, while Jonathan Thompson had an impressive season with 31 tackles and five QB hurries.
Before Cincinnati, Braswell coached inside linebackers at Army, helping the team to a 15-10 record. He mentored linebacker Arik Smith, who earned the Defender of the Nation Award in 2021, and contributed to Appalachian State’s No. 18 national defense ranking in 2020. Braswell has also led high school teams to the state playoffs at Ridgeland and Chattanooga Central.
