2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Maryland S Beau Brade

From now until the 2024 NFL Draft takes place, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Maryland S Beau Brade.

#2 Beau Brade/S Maryland – 5116, 208 lbs. (Senior)

Senior Bowl

MEASUREMENTS

The Good

– Well-built, thick-frame and looks the part
– Physical and downhill hitter, throws his weight around and looks to mix it up
– Generates solid hit power when he’s able to get a square shot on ballcarrier
– Power and tenacity to force fumbles
– Shows enough straight-line speed
– Uses length well, able to close to break up throws at all levels, most effective driving downhill from zone
– Versatile and wore multiple hats in the defense
– Gives effort and chase to the football
– Solid overall production
– Captain and leader, regarded as someone who helped shape the culture at Maryland

The Bad

– Extremely tight-hipped and struggles to change direction
– Too often can’t adjust when back changes his path, causing him to fall off tackles or slip
– Overruns plays and can’t break down effectively and consistently, able to fill in a straight line but struggles when asked to adjust path
– Inconsistent and hard to trust as last-line defender
– Undisciplined eyes and too easily fooled by playfakes
– Overall, late finding and reacting to the football
– Can match routes vertically but struggles to stay in-phase at breakpoint
– May have to make NFL position switch but will need to add significant weight, frame looks maxed out
– Role and scheme appears limited and niche at next level

Bio

– 25 career starts for the Terps
– Career: 177 tackles (9.