Bradyn Swinson Scouting Report: Everything NFL fans need to know about the LSU product
Bradyn Swinson Scouting Report: Everything NFL fans need to know about the LSU product
Coming off the best season of his collegiate career, former LSU defensive end Bradyn Swinson will try his hand at the professional level.
The edge defender led the team in sacks and tackles for loss. Under the direction of first-year defensive ends coach Kevin Peoples, Swinson developed into a force to be reckoned with. He wreaked havoc on opposing offenses, leading to an All-SEC selection.
Swinson joined head coach Brian Kelly's team after three seasons at Oregon. In his fourth and fifth college seasons, he reached new levels of productivity and developed into a reliable starter by the end. He finished his five-year career with 55 appearances and 128 tackles, including 25 for loss and 13.5 sacks.
Analysts highlight Swinson's solid frame and length as well as his active hands when going against offensive tackles. However, his leanness could be a downfall too, especially against agile lines and running backs in the NFL. He's projected to be a day two selection.
Read more about Swinson's history and what scouts are saying about him ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Recruiting ranking
Swinson was a three-star prospect and the No. 33 edge rusher in the 2020 class, according to On3's Industry Rankings. He committed to Oregon over a plethora of Power Four offers.
As a three-star transfer following the 2022 season, Swinson was the No. 54 edge rusher in the portal. He joined the Tigers during Kelly's first season at the helm.
NFL scouting report
"Swinson is competitive at the point of attack, where he uses his length and footwork to beat the block or prevent bock sustains. He is high-cut and eggy with average lateral agility but has an innate feel for playing off the block and making tackles." - Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
"'Solid' is a word that kept coming up while watching Bradyn Swinson's tape and writing his scouting report. He should enter the NFL as a decent pass-rusher and has a chance to develop into a complete player by growing as a run defender." - Matt Holder, Bleacher Report
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