Vernon Broughton DL Texas | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Vernon Broughton DL Texas
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Last Updated: 05/05/2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.90 seconds (61%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine
historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
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| Last Updated: 05/05/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2024 | |
| 40 time: 4.90 seconds (61%*) | |
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*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine
historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
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| Overall Rating: | 58.2 / 100 | |
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| Tackling: |
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72% |
| Pass Rush: |
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65% |
| Run Defense: |
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57% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#503
Position rank:
#78
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| College Games: 26 College Snaps: 449 | ||
ESPN RATING: 84/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 92/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.9 (97%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Vernon Broughton from Cy Ridge High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Broughton joined Texas after being heavily recruited.In 2020 as a freshman Broughton saw action in just 3 games and played a total of 47 snaps for the Longhorns. He recorded just one tackle, no assists, while adding one stop.
As a sophomore for the Longhorns in 2021 Broughton played in 12 games and took part in 179 snaps for the Longhorns. He recorded just 4 tackles, one assist, while adding 3 stops.
In 2022 as a junior Broughton played in 11 games and contributed on 223 snaps. He recorded just 6 tackles, one assist while making 5 stops. As a pass rusher, he produced 12 total pressures, which included 10 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and no sacks on the year.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Shows a natural feel for setting up blockers and getting them off-balance. His hands are active and violent, and Broughton quickly disengages with blockers and counters when his initial move stalls.
- Lower than offensive lineman on every short-yardage play. Good agility and ability to change direction for his size.
- A high-motor pass rusher with good quickness, Broughton has a compact but wide frame and long arms.
- He has the lateral agility and balance to cover two gaps, and he shows some good closing burst when moving down the line in pursuit.
- He’s very good with his hands, a technician with the violence, quickness, and the long arms to ward off blockers. Broughton has a great motor and enough creativity to make plays late in the down as a pass rusher.
- Agile and nimble footwork with smooth body control - very light on his feet. Fights through the whistle and is always chirping and going at full speed - love his effort and determination.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Not a quick-twitch player. Won't consistently threaten the edge. Few explosive qualities and lacks great initial burst or overall range for the position.
- Broughton lacks overall physicality and often plays with poor balance.
- While he’s a decent lateral mover, Broughton doesn’t show great closing speed when he has to chase in pursuit.
How other scouting services rate Vernon Broughton (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
498.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
90.0