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*Introducing myself - Brennen Biletnikoff - maxlane - 06-09-2019
Hello all,
I didn’t receive any questions so I just want to talk about myself a bit. I was born in Redwood City, California on July 16th, 2008. I was raised by my mother Tracey Biletnikoff, until she was tragically murdered when I was only 4 years old. This led to me moving to Arlington, Virginia and me moving in with my grandfather Fred Biletnikoff. Fred just happened to be an NFL hall of famer and one of the best college receivers of all time, which is awesome as he helped me to become the football player that I am today.
I started playing football almost immediately in the pee wee level at the age of 8. Throughout pee wee and middle school football I played quarterback and was the star of my team. When I entered high school I really started to grow taller and fill out. I still was the starting quarterback of my high school and I led us to the state championship where we lost to Ocean Lakes high school who had future FSU commit Levonta Taylor. We won states my sophomore, junior and senior season as I played quarterback and wide receiver in those seasons.
On November 3rd, 2025 I committed to play football at Arizona State University as a Wide Receiver (Grandpa Fred had helped me out on routes a ton). My freshman year I rode the bench and ended up gaining a lot of weight. My coaches took one look at me and decided to move me to tight end. I spent countless hours practicing blocking in spring football and perfected my tight end routes. My sophomore season I had 37 catches for 513 yards and 3 touchdowns, good season but not great. I spent more time running routes with Grandpa Fred and this led to a breakout Junior season winning the John Mackey award with 62 catches for 887 yards and 9 touchdowns, one of the best seasons ever for a tight end.
I was planning on going pro and entering in the DSFL draft when I got busted for doing a shit ton of cocaine on a boat after the season ended. I was kicked from the team and expelled from my school. After tons of NA meetings my coach was able to convince the dean of ASU to let me come back and play my senior year of football. I was suspended for six games which really sucked but I came out strong and recorded 497 yards on 28 catches and 5 touchdowns in my last 6 games.
I decided to not enter into the draft and I chose to stay back at school for one more year to get my degree where I majored in sports management. I only had two classes left to take and I was able to take them online. This lead to me being able to sign with a team late in the season and try to improve my draft stock for the upcoming draft. I worked out with the San Antonio Marshals and the Tijuana Luchadores but it ended up being the Luchadores who signed me as they offered me a contract as soon as I finished my workout. Now I am just working hard on the Luchadores and fighting for a starting spot in the playoffs.
*Introducing myself - Brennen Biletnikoff - Trautner - 06-10-2019
Welcome! Definitely a topsy turvy career including your time at ASU.
*Introducing myself - Brennen Biletnikoff - PDXBaller - 06-10-2019
Great read!
*Introducing myself - Brennen Biletnikoff - timeconsumer - 06-10-2019
Glad to have a fresh player, especially at TE. I like the mix of hands, speed, and strength. Will make you a fantastic receiver and blocker.