A three-year letterman and two-year starter, Braxton was named a PrepStar All-American, first-team all-state, All-Northeastern Ohio and All-Steel Valley his junior and senior seasons.
Braxton saw backup action in 2005 as a freshman, but started seven games at right tackle before a leg injury ended his season.
Though he didn't earn the recognition of Phil Loadholt or Duke Robinson, he played a pivotal part in leading the Sooners to the BCS National Championship game.
Braxton spent the 2009 season as a reserve offensive tackle in 2009 for the United Football League's Las Vegas franchise.
On October 7, 2014, Braxton was signed to a practice roster agreement with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League.