Chris Braswell LB/EDGE Alabama | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Chris Braswell LB/EDGE Alabama
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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Height: 6-3 Weight: 240 |
Overall Rating: | 78.2 / 100 | |
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Game performance weighted rating | ||
Tackling: |
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87% |
Pass Rush: |
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76% |
Run Defense: |
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82% |
Coverage: |
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69% |
DRAFT GRADE: 7th Position rank: #24 | ||
College Games: 12 College Snaps: 114 | ||
ESPN College Recruiting
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College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#7
Pos Rank:
#3
College Combine Results
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247 Sports Recruiting
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Ovr Rank: #39 Pos Rank: #2 |
Draft Profile: Bio
Chris Braswell from St. Frances Academy High School was rated a 5 star recruit by ESPN and handed a 5 star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school Braswell opted to join Alabama.In 2021 as a freshman Braswell saw action in 12 games and played on a total of 114 snaps for the Crimson Tide. He recorded 9 tackles, 3 assists, while adding 8 stops. As a pass rusher he added 11 total pressuress, which included 9 QB hurriess, one QB hit, and one sack on the season.
Scouting Report: Strengths
Strengths
- Plays fast, flows with the action, showing smooth lateral agility and short-area burst. Has good instincts and awareness to quickly find the ball.
- Good all-around athlete with very good short-area quickness and fluidity. Very good playing strength and has worked hard in the weight room, adding bulk and filling out his frame.
- Ferocious against the run and very good in coverage, is extremely versatile. Despite his build, he holds up well in traffic and makes a lot of plays by engaging a block, shedding, and pursuing.
- Can attack the edge with speed and has the flexibility to dip low and under the tackle's reach.
- Has very good playing speed and is fast in pursuit, chasing down the action with a closing burst. Coordinated and looks natural in space.
- Works hard to get better and gives top effort on every play. Heads-up defender who shows good field awareness.
- Has the combination of size and athleticism worthy of development.
- Does a nice job locating the ball and sticking with the play while working off blocks. Physical finisher.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
Weaknesses
- Possesses average instincts. More likely to make plays with quick reactions than by diagnosing.
- Builds to top speed and must take the right line to beat backs to the edge.
How other scouting services rate Chris Braswell (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
206.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
30.0