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Bradyn Swinson NFL Draft Projection- Where Will the Tigers Defensive End Land?

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Bradyn Swinson took some time to bloom, but he recently had his breakout season with LSU, in his final year of college. He was projected to go higher in the NFL Draft, somewhere between second or third round, but it has been a surprise that no team has picked him so far. In 2024 was ranked second in pass rushes with a pressure for top edges in the draft with 20.1 %. At 6 feet 3 inches, Swinson has every trait needed, that a team could seek out of a edge rusher.

He started his college football career with the Oregon Ducks, playing three seasons there, before transferring to LSU for his final two seasons. During his time with the Ducks, Swinson accumulated a total of 35 combined tackles, played in 29 games, 6 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks, and a forced fumble, in his three seasons with the team. However when he transferred to LSU, Swinson had his break out season in 2024, as he tallied 58 combined(which is more than all his three seasons combined at Oregon), 13 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, and 3 passes defended. It was clear by the end of the season that he is ready for the NFL, and has an high ceiling to become a starting-caliber edge for most teams in the league.

LSU EDGE Bradyn Swinson is going to outperform several of the EDGE rushers taken before him.

The South Carolina game was one of my favorite tapes of any prospect in the class.

High-side finesse rushes, converting speed to power, looping finishes. It was an absolute bloodbath. pic.twitter.com/EPQ3XWy3z4
— Derrick (@Steelers_DB) April 21, 2025

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Bradyn Swinson’s Draft Profile

Swinson is explosive off the edge with impressive bend and flexibility at the top of his rush. He can also effectively convert speed to power to overwhelm blockers inside, and shows robust run defense by anchoring the edge. While he can improve his consistency in both pass-rushing and run defense, Swinson’s rapid progress in 2024 and relentless energy makes his a must-have player for most teams in the NFL.

Bradyn Swinson’s Draft Projection

Bradyn Swinson will most likely get picked in Round 4 of Day 3, in the 2025 NFL Draft. If Swinson doesn’t hear his name in the Day 3 of the draft, he will will be an undrafted free agent. However, Swinson will most likely get drafted as a lot of teams are still looking for a quality edge in the NFL Draft.

If I’m a team that needs a pass-rusher today — Antwaun Powell-Ryland (VT) & Bradyn Swinson (LSU) are atop my short list.

Two explosive defenders that live in the backfield from down to down. pic.twitter.com/JvjnOs8uj5
— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) April 26, 2025

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