The Winnipeg Blue Bombers released defensive back Montrae Braswell on Friday according to the CFL Transactions page.
Montrae Braswell is six foot and weighs 190 pounds. The 26-year-old from Avon Park, Florida, signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on April 2, 2024. The Blue Bombers placed Braswell on the suspended list on May 12, 2024.
The Kansas City Chiefs signed Braswell as an undrafted free agent on May 8, 2023, and was released a day later. Next, he signed with the Seattle Seahawks on June 1, 2023. In 2023, he played one preseason game recording no stats. The Seahawks released him on August 22, 2023.
The St. Louis Battlehawks (UFL) signed Braswell on December 13, 2023. The Battlehawks released him on March 10, 2024.
Collegiately, Braswell played one season at Central Michigan in 2019 making 34 tackles (24 solos, 10 assists), one interception for 16 yards, 11 pass breakups, and 13 kick returns for 289 yards in 14 games for the Chippewas. He ranked fourth in the MAC in pass breakups (11).
Then, Braswell transferred to Missouri State (2020-22) making 125 tackles (94 solos, 31 assists), three tackles for loss, one sack, six interceptions for 82 yards, two touchdowns, 25 pass breakups, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, 39 kick returns for 1,170 yards, three touchdowns, and two punt returns for one yard in 29 games for the Bears.
He was named a three-time First Team All-MVFC as both a defensive back and returner, along with three-time All-American by AP, STATS, Phil Steele, and Hero Sports.
