Bradyn Swinson is a name to keep in mind.
We continue our 2025 NFL Draft preview of draft prospects that could interest the Dallas Cowboys. Today we are looking at edge rusher Bradyn Swinson out of LSU.
Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 255-lbs
Arm Length: 33 3/8”
Hand Size: 9 7/8”
Strengths:
+ Athletic, but powerful edge with size and length to match
+ Converts speed to power well
+ Bull rushes with impressive knee-bend and leverage
+ Uses length well in his hand strikes to win as a rusher
+ Improved as a run defender at a consistent rate at LSU
+ Possesses adequate ankle flexion and hip flexibility to bend and flatten when turning the corner
+ Showcased active hands and multiple moves to get to the QB
+ Deep pass rush arsenal to overwhelm tackles as a rusher
+ Showed a good feel for winning as a rusher from multiple alignments at LSU
Weaknesses:
– Wiry frame that will need to add mass in order to be a full-time starter on the defensive line
– One-year starter at LSU with limited production to rely on
– Needs to keep his eyes up more when bull rushing to find the football
– Low eyes led to a few missed opportunities to bat down passes at the line of scrimmage
– Effort and technique to play the run was there, but will need to play with a stronger lower-half
– May be more of a 3-4 team fit due to lack of reps from a three-point stance
Round Grade:
2nd
Overall Summary:
I seem to be higher on LSU’s Bradyn Swinson than most, but it is hard not to love Swinson as a prospect. He has good size, length, bend, and plays with a surprising amount of power for a sub-260-lb edge. Swinson should impact games early as a pass rusher, but has the skills to develop into a quality three-down lineman as he continues to fill out and play with more consistent hand technique when rushing the passer. The Cowboys still need to add to their edge room to take some heat off of Micah Parsons and Dante Fowler, and Braydn Swinson on day two would be excellent value.
