Chris Braswell
Career Summary
Chris Braswell reached the NFL after developing at Alabama.
The outside linebacker earned a starting role in his final college season before joining Tampa Bay's 2024 draft class.
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High School
Braswell attended St. Frances Academy in Baltimore.
He began as a freshman running back, then played defensive end for his final three varsity seasons as the team went 34-1.
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College Career
Braswell became a starter at Alabama in 2023.
After contributing on passing downs in 2022, he took on a larger role following Will Anderson Jr.'s departure and recorded 56 pressures.
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Path to the NFL
Tampa Bay drafted Braswell 57th overall in 2024.
The Buccaneers selected him in the second round after a combine performance that included a 4.6-second 40-yard dash.
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Playing Style
Tampa Bay's 2024 scouting feature emphasized Braswell's speed and power.
It highlighted his first-step quickness and hand use, with experience rushing from both two-point and three-point stances.
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30756, 00-0039902, 2001-10-25, Chris Braswell, Chris, Braswell
MFT PLAYER RANKINGS
Current player ranking
MFT Score: 65.8
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