Brandon Palmer was nine years old when he began his wrestling journey in his hometown of Durham, North Carolina.

He went on to have a decorated high school wrestling career, winning two North Carolina state championships and being a three-time state finalist for Riverside High School. He finished his prep career as the winningest high school wrestler in North Carolina history with a 218-20 record while also setting the state record for career takedowns and single-season takedowns. Palmer also helped Riverside capture a NCHSAA State Dual Tournament title and an individual state team tournament championship.

Palmer was a four-time North Carolina freestyle state champion and a four-time North Carolina Greco-Roman state champion.