Cornerback Myles Brodie had two schools in mind after he moved on from Division III Alvernia University (Pa.) ahead of the 2022 season, but he had no guarantees presented to him.
“I didn’t think I would be able to play football when I transferred,” Brodie said. “I didn’t come from the recruiting process, coaches calling me, et cetera. I bet on myself.”
The Hyattsville native had to choose between Morgan State and Towson. He headed to Baltimore County to don the black and gold.
Brodie walked on to the Tigers before earning a spot on the travel roster, on special teams and finally, on the third-team all-conference squad as a corner in 2024. All Brodie needed was an opportunity to showcase his talents at the Division I level. He has taken that opportunity and run with it.
“I don’t try to focus on accolades,” Brodie said. “I try to focus on what it is that I need to do, what I need to focus on to get better. Accolades come with training hard, me knowing what to do. … Last year, my first year starting, I was worried about trying to dominate, to show that I belonged here, to prove to myself that I can play and compete with whoever.”
The 6-foot-2, 175-pound graduate cornerback shined with the Tigers last fall, recording 44 total tackles, 22 solo tackles, nine pass breakups, two interceptions and a forced fumble. He finished tied for third in the Coastal Athletic Association in total passes defended, making the most of his situation in a big way.
“[Brodie’s] story is one of the coolest stories that you’ll hear about,” Towson cornerbacks coach Marcus Walker said. “… He’s a really hard worker. He takes coaching really well and he’s just improved at every turn since I’ve been here.”
The CAA has a much different look in 2025 with Richmond, Villanova and William & Mary leaving for the Patriot League and Delaware moving up to the FBS and Conference USA.
The new landscape of the CAA bodes well for the Tigers, who went 7-5 overall, 5-3 in the league and 1-3 against top-15 teams a year ago. Towson took down William & Mary at home but lost at North Dakota State, Villanova and Richmond.
Brodie and graduate safety Xavier Terry were named to the CAA’s preseason all-conference team in July. Brodie is ready to take on a bigger role in the program.
“He’s a guy that’s a serious kid in the weight room, the film room,” Walker said. “He does things the right way. He’s a great leader by example.”
Teammates gravitate to Brodie given that he didn’t initially get a chance to play Division I football but is now a trusted piece of Towson’s defense. As such, he carries an important voice in the locker room.
“My mindset is to stack good days on top of good days,” Brodie said. “… I’m looking forward, trying not to get too complacent and not looking at the rearview mirror. Ultimately, last season doesn’t matter; it’s this season that matters.”
Brodie is grateful for his journey to becoming a starter on a team that’s on the rise at the FCS level, but he also believes he has unfinished business and can improve as a player.
More eyes are on him than ever before. Brodie’s ultimate goal is to reach the NFL, and he has put himself in position to strive toward that goal. He is enjoying the journey every step of the way.
“I’m blessed,” Brodie said. “I get the opportunity to come out here and play the sport I love, not for the money or anything else. I just do this because I love the game. That’s how I’m going to approach this season: loving the game, loving what I do and whatever comes with it, comes with it.”
Photo Credit: ENP Photography
Issue 294: August / September 2025
Originally published Aug. 13, 2025