| Current position | |
|---|---|
| Title | Head coach |
| Team | Northwestern |
| Conference | Big Ten |
| Record | 8–5 (2023) |
| Annual salary | Unknown |
| Biographical details | |
| Born | April 2, 1985 Lake Forest, Illinois, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Winona State |
| Playing career | |
| 2004–2007 | Winona State |
| Position(s) | Defensive lineman |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 2008–2009 | Winona State (GA) |
| 2010 | Culver–Stockton (DC/LB) |
| 2011–2014 | Winona State (co-DC/LB) |
| 2015–2016 | UC Davis (DL) |
| 2017 | Northern Iowa (RGC/DL) |
| 2018 | Northern Iowa (STC/OLB) |
| 2019–2022 | North Dakota State (DC/S) |
| 2023 | Northwestern (interim HC/DC/gained full-time job in week 12 2023) |
| 2023–present | Northwestern |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 8–5 |
| Bowls | 1–0 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
David Braun (born April 2, 1985) is an American college football coach and former player. He is currently the head coach and defensive coordinator for Northwestern.