Detroit Lions predicted to select defensive help with 29th overall pick
SB Nation’s Joseph Acosta states that the Lions will select Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Chris Braswell with the 29th overall pick.
“Physical, high motor and wins with power, Braswell fits the type of player Dan Campbell wants on his defensive line, and also has the athletic tools to win at the NFL level,” Acosta wrote. “Detroit desperately needs a secondary pass rusher next to Aidan Hutchinson, and Braswell fits the bill.”
Chris Braswell Scouting Report
For those who are unfamiliar with Braswell, below is a portion of his scouting report that comes via The Draft Network:
“Braswell sets a firm edge and rarely gives ground. He is an explosive take-on defender who can stack and shed and make plays on the ball carrier. Braswell’s lower-body stiffness makes it difficult for him to change direction when pursuing ball carriers and he can miss tackles in the open field.
He is an above-average coverage player for a man his size and shows good zone coverage awareness but lacks the fluidity to stay connected in man to man.
Overall, Braswell is an explosive pass rusher who would rather go through you than around you. He projects as an excellent secondary rusher but lacks the high-end pass-rush traits to allow him to be a consistent difference-maker at the next level.”
