University of North Carolina Athletics
2011 Football Roster

Braden Hanson
- Position:
- Quarterback
- Height:
- 6-6
- Weight:
- 215
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Charlotte, N.C.
- High School:
- Charlotte Latin
North Carolina Gatorade Player of the Year • Played in the Under Armour All-American game and completed one pass for 12 yards • Named the 2007 All-Southern Player of the Year for North Carolina by the Orlando Sun-Sentinel • Member of recruiting analyst Tom Lemming's All-America team • Left-hander is ranked the No. 18 quarterback in the country by Scout.com • Considered the No. 25 prospect in North Carolina by Rivals.com • Ranked among the top 20 players in North Carolina by SuperPrep • One of seven finalists for the Joe Montana Quarterback of the Year Award given by the DeBartolo Sports University • One of the Top 25 players in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • Completed 345 of 498 passes for 5,623 yards and 81 touchdowns over the last two season • Led Latin to consecutive independent school state crowns as a junior and senior • Passed for 2,695 yards and 39 touchdowns as a junior • Coached by Larry McNulty • Also played basketball • Son of Janet and Bryan Hanson • Born Sept. 15, 1989.