{"id":22835,"date":"2025-04-03T17:00:19","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T15:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thetrickplay.fr\/?p=22835"},"modified":"2025-04-01T20:22:57","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T18:22:57","slug":"bradyn-swinson-edge-lsu-senior","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thetrickplay.fr\/en\/bradyn-swinson-edge-lsu-senior\/","title":{"rendered":"Bradyn Swinson, EDGE, LSU (Senior)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"22835\" class=\"elementor elementor-22835\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-59805645 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"59805645\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-35a2d1f0\" data-id=\"35a2d1f0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-14a7a8d2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"14a7a8d2\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6d5c9aa3\" data-id=\"6d5c9aa3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d89a1d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7d89a1d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Bradyn Swinson, EDGE, LSU (Senior)<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1ea94d78 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1ea94d78\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-404aaf67\" data-id=\"404aaf67\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-866fd43 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"866fd43\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thetrickplay.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/BRADYN-SWINSON.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-23560\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thetrickplay.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/BRADYN-SWINSON.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thetrickplay.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/BRADYN-SWINSON-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetrickplay.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/BRADYN-SWINSON-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetrickplay.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/BRADYN-SWINSON-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetrickplay.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/BRADYN-SWINSON-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6972254 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6972254\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-12827aee\" data-id=\"12827aee\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22d92f71 elementor-author-box--avatar-yes elementor-author-box--name-yes elementor-author-box--biography-yes elementor-author-box--link-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-author-box\" data-id=\"22d92f71\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"author-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div  class=\"elementor-author-box__avatar\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/74e091b72c012ca108806852792d0ba03ccc2c2b8a2ae663067d63e6a8a37d63?s=300&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g\" alt=\"Picture of Rayane M\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-author-box__name\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRayane M\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box__bio\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-20f6a9f7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"20f6a9f7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fd5c9e2\" data-id=\"fd5c9e2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31ae3a6e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"31ae3a6e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>The 2025 NFL Draft is fast approaching, and despite an initial impression that this year's class might lack talent, The Trick Play team has once again delved into the tapes to bring you scouting reports on the players who will soon wear the jerseys of your favorite franchises.<\/b><\/p><p><b>From Quarterback to Safety, including the trenches where Offensive Linemen and Defensive Linemen engage in a relentless battle, <\/b><b>Rayane and Valentin will walk you through the new faces of this 2025 draft class while everyone is excited about the coming NFL Draft<\/b><\/p><p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Strengths<\/strong> :<\/p><div class=\"docos-docoview-rootreply\"><div class=\"docos-replyview docos-anchoredreplyview docsshared-no-select-when-no-download docos-replyview-first docos-replyview-comment\"><div class=\"docos-collapsible-replyview\"><div class=\"docos-replyview-static\"><ul><li class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable-background\" dir=\"ltr\">Willing on the run stop<\/li><li dir=\"ltr\">Big punch<\/li><li dir=\"ltr\">Good leverage<\/li><li dir=\"ltr\">Good Takeoff<\/li><li dir=\"ltr\">Good pass rusher<\/li><li dir=\"ltr\">Caracter<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"docos-replyview docos-anchoredreplyview docsshared-no-select-when-no-download docos-replyview-comment\"><div class=\"docos-collapsible-replyview\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><p><strong>Weaknesses<\/strong> :<\/p><div class=\"docos-replyview docos-anchoredreplyview docsshared-no-select-when-no-download docos-replyview-comment\"><div class=\"docos-collapsible-replyview\"><div class=\"docos-replyview-static\"><div class=\"docos-replyview docos-anchoredreplyview docsshared-no-select-when-no-download docos-replyview-comment\"><div class=\"docos-collapsible-replyview\"><div class=\"docos-replyview-static\"><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\"><ul><li>No elite quality<\/li><li>Question on his ceiling<\/li><li>Needs work to play in every system<\/li><li>Caracter<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-794c63a6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"794c63a6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e89f5\" data-id=\"e89f5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33ac404a elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"33ac404a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">EDGE Bradyn Swinson<br><br>UNDERRATED!<br>I could just stop there as this is what best describes Bradyn&#39;s value in this draft process<br><br>While I can understand people wondering about the ceiling he could have, it could be good to keep in mind what he could bring to the table day 1<br><br>Tier 2\ud83d\udd0d <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/8yMHruKwxv\">pic.twitter.com\/8yMHruKwxv<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rayane M (@RayaneScout) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RayaneScout\/status\/1890126638526210419?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 13, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3b7e88b1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3b7e88b1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-67cc2342\" data-id=\"67cc2342\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-188e4323 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"188e4323\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>TTProfil<\/strong><\/h3><p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p><p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p><div class=\"docos-docoview-rootreply\"><div class=\"docos-replyview docos-anchoredreplyview docos-replyview-first docos-replyview-comment\"><div class=\"docos-collapsible-replyview\"><div class=\"docos-replyview-static\"><div dir=\"ltr\"><div class=\"docos-docoview-rootreply\"><div class=\"docos-replyview docos-anchoredreplyview docsshared-no-select-when-no-download docos-replyview-first docos-replyview-comment\"><div class=\"docos-collapsible-replyview\"><div class=\"docos-replyview-static\"><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\"><div class=\"docos-docoview-rootreply\"><div class=\"docos-replyview docos-anchoredreplyview docsshared-no-select-when-no-download docos-replyview-first docos-replyview-comment\"><div class=\"docos-collapsible-replyview\"><div class=\"docos-replyview-static\"><div dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/div><div dir=\"ltr\">How could I start this scouting report without jumping straight to the point? Bradyn Swinson is vastly underrated considering what he can bring to a team. And exactly what he can bring\u2014I\u2019m about to tell you!<\/div><div dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable-background\" dir=\"ltr\">First of all, Bradyn is an extremely committed player when it comes to Run Stop. He\u2019s capable of effectively stuffing his assigned gap or forcing the play inside when he\u2019s responsible for Contain. This is an important point to highlight, especially as more and more EDGE players coming out of college are specialists in Pass Rush but have significant weaknesses in run defense.<\/div><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable-background\" dir=\"ltr\">To excel in this aspect of the game, Bradyn relies on a powerful punch and good hand placement, which allows him to quickly get into a strong position, even against offensive linemen who are more powerful than him.<\/div><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable-background\" dir=\"ltr\">Thanks to his strong punch, he is able to quickly extend his arms and create separation from blockers, allowing him to disengage and go straight to the play.<\/div><div dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable-background\" dir=\"ltr\">Another factor that helps him both in run defense and in rushing the opposing QB is his solid base. While not elite, Bradyn has good leverage, which makes life difficult for opposing blockers. This is especially noticeable when he has to absorb a down block from an offensive lineman at the edge of the line\u2014his low stance often prevents him from getting overpowered and instead allows him to stay firm and balanced.\u00a0<\/div><div dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable-background\" dir=\"ltr\">He also combines this good leverage with impressive explosiveness, which is evident in his takeoff and makes him a real problem for blockers. In terms of athletic ability, while Bradyn doesn\u2019t showcase any particularly elite or jaw-dropping traits, he ranks in the upper-average range, which is more than enough for him to get the job done effectively.<\/div><div dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable-background\" dir=\"ltr\">Let's move on to what interests us most in an Edge rusher, the Pass rush, and on this point Bradyn is of course no slouch either.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"docos-replyview docos-anchoredreplyview docsshared-no-select-when-no-download docos-replyview-comment\"><div class=\"docos-collapsible-replyview\"><div class=\"docos-replyview-static\"><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">Whether it's his Power or Speed rush techniques, he's got some real points to make.<\/div><div dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">When it comes to power rush, as we've seen in previous points, Bradyn is an explosive player who stays low, has a strong punch, good hand placement, and quickly extends his arms. All these elements combined make him more than capable of executing a highly effective bull rush, a technique he frequently uses, especially when lined up against tight ends. His long arm move is also dangerous, though he doesn't use it as often as I would like. From what I\u2019ve observed, it may be because he hasn\u2019t fully mastered the technique or doesn\u2019t feel entirely comfortable with it\u2014I\u2019m not sure, but it\u2019s a shame. Additionally, he can rely on a solid rip move to force his way through, even against larger opponents.<\/div><div dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">But if you're a fan of pass rushing, it's Bradyn's speed rush abilities that truly deserve attention\u2014because once again, he's often underrated in this area. He actually has a really solid repertoire of moves, starting with his ghost move, which becomes especially devastating once he has conditioned his opponent with a few power rush moves, forcing them to be more aggressive in containing his attacks. That\u2019s when Bradyn switches to finesse to break through\u2014and more often than not, it works beautifully.<\/div><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">In addition to his Ghost move, Bradyn is also a master of the Swim move, which he often uses to pass inside, as well as the classic Chop and Club to return to the Power rush register.<\/div><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">On the other hand, he makes far less use of the Spin move (almost never), even in Counter move. The same goes for his Stutter Step, which, although quite effective, is rarely used.<\/div><div dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">Continuing with his pass-rushing abilities, it's important to talk about his bend\u2014and once again, Bradyn is quite solid. There\u2019s nothing extraordinary that would leave you in awe watching his reps, but it remains very effective. His bend isn\u2019t necessarily based on elite agility but rather on his strength, which allows him to absorb a lot of pressure on his lower body without significantly slowing him down or throwing him off balance.<\/div><div dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">The last key point about Bradyn that could interest franchises\u2014and potentially earn him (or cost him, as we\u2019ll see in the next section) some points\u2014is his personality. Bradyn is clearly not a player without emotions or just another cog in the machine. On the positive side, he has an assertive leadership quality and can quickly become a fan favorite. However, there\u2019s also a downside that teams will have to manage.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"docos-replyview docos-anchoredreplyview docsshared-no-select-when-no-download docos-replyview-comment\"><div class=\"docos-anchoredreplyview-header\"><div class=\"docos-anchoredreplyview-authortimestamp\"><div class=\"docos-anchoredreplyview-timestamp docos-replyview-timestamp\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"docs-icon-img-container docs-icon-img docs-icon-more-vert-24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div><div aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div><div aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div><div aria-hidden=\"true\">We'll come back at the end of this report to the darker side of his personality, which might deter some teams. At some point, it's worth asking: with all these qualities, why isn't Bradyn generating extraordinary hype as the draft approaches?<\/div><div aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>And clearly, while Bradyn Swinson has many qualities that will interest franchises, there's a reason he's underrated. You\u2019ve probably noticed that throughout all the positive points mentioned, one thing kept coming up\u2014Bradyn is good, and in some areas, he can even be very good. However, he lacks any elite-level strengths or standout traits on tape that would make you say, \u201cOkay, there's no way he falls past the first round.\u201d<\/div><div class=\"docos-docoview-rootreply\"><div class=\"docos-replyview docos-anchoredreplyview docos-replyview-first docos-replyview-comment\"><div class=\"docos-collapsible-replyview\"><div class=\"docos-replyview-static\"><div dir=\"ltr\"><div class=\"docos-docoview-rootreply\"><div class=\"docos-replyview docos-anchoredreplyview docsshared-no-select-when-no-download docos-replyview-first docos-replyview-comment\"><div class=\"docos-collapsible-replyview\"><div class=\"docos-replyview-static\"><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\"><div class=\"docos-replyview docos-anchoredreplyview docsshared-no-select-when-no-download docos-replyview-comment\"><div class=\"docos-collapsible-replyview\"><div class=\"docos-replyview-static\"><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">Whether it's his athletic abilities, Power rush techniques, Speed rush, Run stop, Bend, or Leverage, Bradyn isn\u2019t elite in any of these areas. While he certainly shows some promising traits, he doesn\u2019t stand out in any particular category, nor does he give off the impression of total dominance\u2014the kind that can take over a game and dictate its outcome.<\/div><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">In a league that constantly seeks those coveted \"elite traits\" in draft prospects, Bradyn stands out in a different way. While he could certainly continue to develop, at this moment, it's not his potential ceiling that will draw attention but rather his impressive floor.<br \/>This point alone could explain why the hype around him remains relatively modest. His only real chance to significantly boost his draft stock would be an outstanding pre-draft process.<\/div><div dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">Since we're talking about ceiling and final potential, let's dive into the details. I believe that if franchises aren't primarily interested in Bradyn's potential, it's largely because there are legitimate questions surrounding it. While his statistical production has improved, this seems to be more a result of better utilization and an overall stronger defensive performance rather than a clear leap in his individual skillset. Ultimately, Bradyn hasn't showcased anything this season that he hadn't already displayed last year. And with a high floor like his\u2014where he's consistently good to very good across the board\u2014it becomes difficult to envision a major progression in his game.<\/div><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">Bradyn's draft doesn't promise like some prospects to see him explode, but rather to have an assurance of consistent performance.<\/div><div dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">Another point to bear in mind with Swinson, as I mentioned just above, is his use and where he falls. We've seen this with the difference in stats between his season under Matt House and this season under Blake Baker.\u00a0\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">I believe Bradyn could thrive in any system. After all, he has spent the last two seasons in a 3-3-5 defense playing as a Jack LB\u2014the designated pass-rushing OLB in that scheme. However, those same two seasons have also shown that while he possesses the necessary athletic traits for this role, his zone coverage remains inconsistent and would require further development before becoming a reliable aspect of his game. On the other hand, his power and natural comfort in run-defense situations could allow him to make an immediate impact as a Defensive End in an Even Front (a four-man defensive line).<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"docos-replyview docos-anchoredreplyview docsshared-no-select-when-no-download docos-replyview-comment\"><div class=\"docos-anchoredreplyview-header\"><div class=\"docos-anchoredreplyview-buttonholder hide-on-readonly\"><div class=\"docos-overflowmenu-outer\"><div class=\"goog-inline-block goog-menu-button docos-docomenu-dropdown goog-toolbar-menu-button\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-haspopup=\"true\" data-tooltip=\"Autres options\" aria-label=\"Other options...\"><div class=\"goog-inline-block goog-toolbar-menu-button-outer-box\"><div class=\"goog-inline-block goog-toolbar-menu-button-inner-box\"><div class=\"goog-inline-block goog-toolbar-menu-button-caption\"><div class=\"docs-icon goog-inline-block docs-material docos-icon-overflow-three-dots-size\"><div class=\"docs-icon-img-container docs-icon-img docs-icon-more-vert-24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"docos-collapsible-replyview\"><div class=\"docos-replyview-static\"><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">Finally, the last point of debate regarding Swinson, as mentioned earlier, is his personality and character. Personally, I loved watching Bradyn at LSU, but I have no problem admitting that he\u2019s an absolute pest on the field!<\/div><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">A quick disclaimer for our American friends who will read this translated report\u2014there's nothing racist about this at all! Quite the opposite, it's just a way of speaking in our culture that could be translated as \u201che\u2019s a DAWG!\u201d<\/div><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">Bradyn can definitely drive people crazy\u2014with his statements, his posts on Twitter, his Insta\/Snap stories, his often aggressive attitude on the field, and the fact that he\u2019s constantly trash-talking. He can quickly become unbearable for opposing fanbases, but how can you not love him when he\u2019s defending your colors? That\u2019s why I\u2019ve chosen to place this point under the weaknesses section, even though, personally, I see it as a huge plus.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"docos-replyview docos-anchoredreplyview docsshared-no-select-when-no-download docos-replyview-comment\"><div class=\"docos-anchoredreplyview-header\"><div class=\"docos-anchoredreplyview-authortimestamp\"><div class=\"docos-anchoredreplyview-timestamp docos-replyview-timestamp\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><div class=\"docos-anchoredreplyview-buttonholder hide-on-readonly\"><div class=\"docos-overflowmenu-outer\"><div class=\"goog-inline-block goog-menu-button docos-docomenu-dropdown goog-toolbar-menu-button\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-haspopup=\"true\" data-tooltip=\"Autres options\" aria-label=\"Other options...\"><div class=\"goog-inline-block goog-toolbar-menu-button-outer-box\"><div class=\"goog-inline-block goog-toolbar-menu-button-inner-box\"><div class=\"goog-inline-block goog-toolbar-menu-button-caption\"><div class=\"docs-icon goog-inline-block docs-material docos-icon-overflow-three-dots-size\"><div class=\"docs-icon-img-container docs-icon-img docs-icon-more-vert-24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"docos-collapsible-replyview\"><div class=\"docos-replyview-static\"><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><p><strong>Ultimately, Bradyn Swinson is a highly underrated player heading into the upcoming draft, largely due to LSU's defensive struggles over the past two seasons. The 2023 season was particularly disastrous, casting a shadow over many players despite their individual efforts. While the 2024 season was still challenging, it was a noticeable improvement, allowing Bradyn to showcase his skills more.  \n\nThat being said, LSU isn\u2019t the only reason for his lack of hype. Despite putting up excellent stats this season, Bradyn remains underrated because he lacks truly elite traits, and there are legitimate questions about his long-term potential. <\/strong><\/p><\/div><div dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>How many times have we seen a team draft a player with just one elite trait\u2014while being lacking in every other area\u2014without anyone batting an eye? Simply because that player will be coached up, and most people assume that development is inevitable?<br \/>Very often\u2014perhaps even too often for my liking. On the other hand, how many times have we seen truly good football players slide far down in the draft simply because they lacked elite traits? Once again, too often for my liking. <\/strong><\/div><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Bradyn Swinson finds himself in this situation, but at least he has managed to prove his value this year by stringing together strong performances. While his ceiling may be up for debate, his floor appears to be quite high. As a result, Bradyn could earn a solid starting spot fairly quickly. Strong against the run and capable of flashes in the pass rush, he has everything needed to secure, at the very least, a rotational role on a team for several years. I would be the first to welcome him with open arms to Washington, for example.<br \/><\/strong><\/div><div dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>For these reasons, while I don't place Bradyn in my Tier 1 of edge rushers, he remains ranked quite high in Tier 2, with a projection in the second round of the draft, depending on how much of a rush there is on the position in the first round. By the third round, Bradyn could already be a serious steal.<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bradyn Swinson, EDGE, LSU (Senior) La Draft NFL 2025 approche \u00e0 grand pas et malgr\u00e9 une cuv\u00e9e qui de prime abord semblait manquer de talent, l&rsquo;\u00e9quipe de The Trick Play s&rsquo;est \u00e0 nouveau plong\u00e9 dans les tapes afin de pouvoir vous proposer les scouting reports des joueurs qui porteront bient\u00f4t le maillot de vos Franchises [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":23560,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[264,262],"tags":[77,88,76,75,72,134],"class_list":["post-22835","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-edges-2025","category-scouting-2025","tag-draft","tag-edge","tag-lsu","tag-nfl-draft","tag-scouting","tag-sec"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thetrickplay.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22835","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thetrickplay.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thetrickplay.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thetrickplay.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thetrickplay.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22835"}],"version-history":[{"count":22,"href":"https:\/\/www.thetrickplay.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22835\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":23563,"href":"https:\/\/www.thetrickplay.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22835\/revisions\/23563"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thetrickplay.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23560"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thetrickplay.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22835"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thetrickplay.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22835"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thetrickplay.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22835"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}