Ron Brace
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Career Summary
Ron Brace was a Boston College defensive lineman selected by New England in 2009.
The Springfield, Massachusetts native played college football near home before joining the Patriots.
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Early Life
Brace was from Springfield, Massachusetts.
The Patriots identified him as a Bay State native.
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High School
Brace attended Burncoat High School in Worcester, Massachusetts.
The Patriots described Burncoat as his high-school football program.
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College Career
Brace was a three-year Boston College starter.
He started 40 of 49 games and recorded 85 tackles with 5.5 sacks for the Eagles.
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Path to the NFL
New England selected Brace in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft.
The Patriots chose the Boston College defensive lineman with the 40th overall selection.
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NFL Career
Brace played defensive line for New England from 2009 through 2011.
The Patriots' 2010 media guide recorded 22 games and seven starts across his first two seasons.
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Career Accomplishments
Brace earned second-team All-ACC recognition in 2008.
He followed an honorable-mention All-ACC season in 2007 with his second-team selection as a senior.
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Playing Style
Brace was a stout run defender with lower-body strength and versatility.
The NFL Draft Tracker described his stout frame and run-defense value, while noting his ability to play multiple interior roles.
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22430, 00-0027016, 1986-12-18, Ron Brace, Ronald, Brace
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