Tag: Chris Braswell

What Alabama EDGE Chris Braswell brings to the Bucs

Breaking down what Alabama edge defender Chris Braswell brings to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

We all knew the Tampa Bay Buccaneers wanted to bolster their pass rush as early as possible in the 2024 NFL draft, and after addressing the offensive line in the first round, the Bucs pounced on Alabama edge defender Chris Braswell with the No. 57 overall pick in the second round.

A five-star recruit coming out of high school, Braswell waited patiently for his chance to shine for the Crimson Tide, competing with the likes of Will Anderson Jr. and Dallas Turner instead of transferring to another program. That patience was rewarded in 2023 with a breakout season in which he tallied eight sacks and 10.5 tackles for loss.

Braswell is a complete defender who can rush the passer with both speed and power, and he’s tough enough to set a strong edge against the run and bring down ball-carriers in the backfield. He’s also an impressive overall athlete who can drop into coverage and make plays in space.

He’s also shown a knack for making splash plays when the ball comes his way, whether it’s strip-sacks or interceptions, or even on special teams units.

Braswell is a well-rounded player who brings toughness and versatility to Todd Bowles’ defense, and he should make an instant impact as a rotational player before eventually earning a starting job long-term opposite Yaya Diaby.

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WATCH: Bucs 2nd-round pick Chris Braswell speaks to the media

Hear what Chris Braswell had to say shortly after he was selected in the second round by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers added some much-needed juice to their pass rusher Friday, spending the No. 57 overall pick in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft on Alabama edge defender Chris Braswell.

A well-rounded player who made the most of his chance to shine as a full-time starter last season, Braswell made a ton of splash plays for the Crimson Tide, and will bring that same big-play mentality to the Bucs.

Watch the video above to see what Braswell had to say to the media shortly after he was selected by Tampa Bay.

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WATCH: Bucs assistant GM John Spytek breaks down Day 2 picks

Hear what the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are getting in all three of their Day 2 picks in the 2024 NFL draft

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers added three more talented players to their roster Friday, filling needs on both sides of the ball on Day 2 of the 2024 NFL draft.

Alabama edge defender Chris Braswell was the Bucs’ second-round pick at No. 57 overall, followed by Georgia defensive back Tykee Smith (No. 89 overall) and Washington wide receiver Jalen McMillan (No. 92 overall) in the third round.

Watch the video above to see Bucs assistant general manager John Spytek break down Tampa Bay’s Day 2 selections.

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Draft Grades: Bucs select DE Chris Braswell at No. 57 overall

2024 NFL Draft Grades: Bucs select Alabama outside linebacker Chris Braswell at No. 57 overall

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers went defense in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft as they select defensive end Chris Braswell at No. 57 overall.

Braswell has a chance to contribute immediately in the pass rush. He was hidden behind a lot of talent at Alabama for the past few years, but finally started opposite Dallas Turner in 2023. He had eight sacks and 10.5 total tackles for a loss last season with the Crimson Tide.

It fills a need as they lost Shaq Barrett to free agency and it was a solid value. He isn’t the flashiest player but gets the job done. Tampa Bay has now addressed both sides of the trenches early in the draft.

Grade: B+

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Instant analysis of Bucs drafting Alabama EDGE Chris Braswell in 2nd round

Breaking down the Tampa Bay Buccaneers selection of Alabama edge defender Chris Braswell in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft

It’s no secret the Tampa Bay Buccaneers needed to upgrade their pass rush in the 2024 NFL draft, and they did just that with their first pick on Day 2, landing Alabama edge defender Chris Braswell with the No. 57 overall pick in the second round.

A five-star recruit coming out of high school, Braswell waited patiently for his time to shine in Tuscaloosa, and made the most of it when he was finally inserted into the starting lineup. He tallied eight sacks and 10.5 tackles for loss for the Crimson Tide last season, showing a knack for making splash plays in every phase of the game.

Braswell is a great overall athlete who can rush the passer with both speed and power, set a strong edge against the run, and even drop into coverage and make plays when the ball comes his way. All of those traits make him a perfect fit for Todd Bowles’ defense.

He should make an instant impact as a rotational player as a rookie, but he’ll have every chance to earn a full-time starting role in the long-term opposite Yaya Diaby. He’ll have competition from Joe Tryon-Shoyinka and Anthony Nelson, but he’ll also be able to learn from an experienced veteran in Randy Gregory, whom the Bucs just signed in free agency.

This pick is a perfect match of need and value for the Bucs, with some upside to give them the pass-rushing juice they desperately need more of off the edge.

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Former Alabama DE Chris Braswell selected by Tampa Bay in second round of 2024 NFL draft

Former Alabama defensive end Chris Braswell is now a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after being selected in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft.

Former Alabama Crimson Tide football defensive end Chris Braswell has been selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft with the No. 57 pick.

Braswell had a strong 2023 season. Though he didn’t grab much of the spotlight, he put up respectable numbers. He recorded 42 total tackles, eight sacks, three forced fumbles and a defensive touchdown.

Braswell is a former five-star recruit who had to wait his turn in Tuscaloosa with the likes of Will Anderson Jr. and Dallas Turner roaming the edge of the Alabama defense.

Now Braswell will make his mark at the next level with the Bucs!

 

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Bucs select Alabama EDGE Chris Braswell in 2nd Round

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have selected Alabama edge defender Chris Braswell in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are adding to their pass rush, spending the No. 57 overall pick in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft on Alabama edge defender Chris Braswell.

A five-star recruit coming out of high school, Braswell finally got his chance to shine as a full-time starter for the Crimson Tide last season, putting up impressive numbers and making tons of big plays.

The Bucs desperately needed to improve their ability to get after opposing quarterbacks in this year’s draft, and Braswell has the athleticism, upside and versatility to be a perfect fit. He should slot in seamlessly to Todd Bowles’ defense, and make an immediate impact as a rotational player before becoming a full-time starter down the line.

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Kool-Aid McKinstry, Chris Braswell should be among first picks in second round of 2024 NFL draft

Alabama football fans should be excited about the second and third rounds of the 2024 NFL draft!

The first round of the 2024 NFL draft got underway on Thursday night and three former Alabama Crimson Tide football players had their lifelong dreams come true as their names were called.

As is always the case, there were many surprises during the opening round including the fact that Alabama cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry failed to be selected.

As we enter night two of the three-day event, I would expect Kool-Aid to be among the first players selected in the second round. Alabama edge rusher Chris Braswell is also expected to come off the board relatively early in round two.

Friday night should be an eventful night for Crimson Tide fans!

How to watch the second and third rounds of the 2024 NFL draft

The second and third rounds of the 2024 NFL draft will begin at 6 p.m. CT and will be televised on ESPN, ABC, and the NFL Network.

Roll Tide Wire will provide non-stop coverage of the former Alabama football stars selected in the 2024 NFL draft.

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Panthers come away with 4-player haul in ESPN’s 3-round mock draft

ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates ended up with a pretty solid three-round haul for the Panthers.

The Carolina Panthers have themselves a little golden nugget with the 33rd overall selection of the 2024 NFL draft. So, how will they cash it in?

ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates just took turns churning out picks for a fresh three-round mock. And as far as Pick No. 33 goes, the former sells it off to the Los Angeles Rams for the 52nd pick, 83rd pick and a 2025 third-rounder.

After the Rams use that swap to take Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr., the Panthers get their first shot with the 39th overall pick. Kiper goes with Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey:

I thought about cornerback and edge rusher, but this might be a great spot to add a talented wideout to one of the worst receiving corps in the league. McConkey just knows how to get open.

Next up is No. 52, where Yates takes Michigan cornerback Mike Sanristil:

Sainristil would be an excellent nickel for Carolina. He has a penchant for forcing turnovers — he had six picks in 2023 — and is standout tackler.

Kiper is then behind the wheel for No. 65, where Alabama pass rusher Chris Braswell comes off:

Braswell is another instant contributor for the Panthers in this draft. He is an underrated pass-rusher after registering eight sacks last season. Carolina’s pass rush struggled big-time in 2023.

And to wrap it up, Kansas State tight end/fullback Ben Sinnott is Kiper’s choice at No. 83:

Sinnott is my top-ranked H-back, but he can be used mostly as a tight end, especially in a thin class. His 676 receiving yards last season ranked fourth among FBS tight ends. He measured 6-foot-4 and weighed 250 pounds at the combine, and he could quickly rise to the top of the Panthers’ depth chart.

The four-player haul includes three prospects at premium positions in wideout, corner and pass rusher. Sprinkling in Sinnott, who visited the team last week, is also a solid investment given the Panthers’ lack of production from the tight end spot.

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Former Alabama DE Chris Braswell can turn this NFC North team into a contender

With the NFL draft rapidly approaching, see why former Alabama DE Chris Braswell is a perfect match for this NFC North team.

Former Alabama defensive end Chris Braswell is not expected to be a first-round selection, but he is a proven contributor on the defensive front. His value to a team will be felt immediately and he will be a steal outside of the first night of the 2024 NFL draft.

ESPN NFL draft experts recently put together post-first-round targets (subscription required) for all 32 NFL teams. Matt Miller paired Braswell with the Chicago Bears.

“Let’s imagine that the Bears solve issues at quarterback and wide receiver in Round 1,” writes Miller. “If GM Ryan Poles can add the powerful pass-rushing of Braswell to play opposite Sweat, the Bears could contend in 2024. Braswell had eight sacks, 42 pressures and three forced fumbles last season.”

When thinking about the Bears and the upcoming NFL draft, many would correctly assume that the focus is on the quarterback position. While that is certainly the case, Chicago must also consider what to do with the picks they hold after the first round.

Braswell would be a strong second-round selection and as Miller states, adding him to the already-strong defensive line could turn the franchise into a contender for the NFC North, a division that currently has the Detroit Lions as the top team.

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