Shelby's Brayden DeVito signs NLI to play at US Air Force Academy

Brayden DeVito signed a National Letter of Intent to play football at the United States Air Force Academy, and more than 100 people attended a signing ceremony at Shelby High School.

Brayden DeVito signed his National Letter of Intent on Wednesday to play college football at the United States Air Force Academy. The signing took place at Shelby High School with friends, family, coaches and teammates in attendance. DeVito’s 2025 season and his career accomplishments drew wide local attention. He plans to finish the winter and spring semesters at Shelby before heading to Colorado Springs to join the Falcons' roster. Key details: - DeVito signed his official National Letter of Intent to attend and play football at the United States Air Force Academy. - More than 100 people gathered in the Shelby High School gym to watch the signing and to take photos afterward. - In 2025 DeVito completed 196-of-281 passes for 3,200 yards and 41 touchdowns, and ran for 1,223 yards on 149 carries with 26 touchdowns, totaling 69 touchdowns while leading Shelby to its first state championship game appearance. - Over his high school career he completed 728-of-1,102 passes for 12,804 yards and 126 passing touchdowns, and rushed for 4,530 yards with 73 rushing touchdowns, compiling 17,538 yards of total offense and 205 total touchdowns; the article notes he ranks No. 4 in all-time passing yards in Ohio high school history and is tied for No. 8 in passing touchdowns. - Honors listed include the inaugural MNJ Mr. Football Award, Ohio Mr. Football runner-up, Division IV Offensive Player of the Year, Division IV first-team All-Ohio and multiple district and conference awards; his coach also noted a 4.0 GPA and the decision to serve in the U.S. Air Force. Summary: DeVito’s signing brings a highly decorated high school football career to a close and was celebrated by his community. He will complete his remaining semesters at Shelby and then report to the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs to join the Falcons' roster and get reps at quarterback. His specific role on the Air Force team is undetermined at this time.