Brady Wharton is a linebacker for the Ohio Bobcats. The Athens, Ohio native stands 5'10" and weighs 193 pounds. At Athens High School, Wharton was a multi-sport athlete in baseball and football, recording 246 career tackles with an average of 6.2 per game. He accumulated 27.5 tackles for loss over four years, including a career-high 14 as a senior. His senior season helped lead Athens to a 10-2 record and a first-round postseason win. Wharton earned 2024 first-team all-district and all-league honors, plus All-Ohio honorable mention recognition. He did not appear in games during 2025.