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.