MISSOULA — For the second straight year, the Frontier Conference defensive player of the year from Carroll College is headed to Missoula.

Braeden Orlandi, a standout safety from Carroll, announced his commitment to the Montana Grizzlies football program on Wednesday. Orlandi has two years of eligibility remaining.

As a redshirt sophomore in 2025, Orlandi finished with 136 total tackles in 12 games, which led all of NAIA football. He had 6.5 tackles for loss, two interceptions, a forced fumble and five pass breakups.

For his efforts, Orlandi was named the Frontier West defensive player of the year . Carroll advanced to the second round of the NAIA playoffs this season.

Gary Marshall / For Carroll College Athletics

A native of Valley Springs, Calif., Orlandi has spent three seasons wi

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