Vernon Broughton
Career Summary
Vernon Broughton is a defensive tackle from Houston, Texas, who played at Texas before New Orleans selected him in the 2025 NFL Draft.
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Early Life
Broughton attended Cypress Ridge High School in Houston after playing his sophomore season at Spring Woods High School.
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High School
Broughton earned first-team all-district honors as a junior and senior at Cypress Ridge. His senior season included 36 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, three sacks, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.
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College Career
Broughton played five seasons at Texas. In 2024, he recorded 3.0 sacks, 3.5 tackles for loss, five quarterback hurries, three fumble recoveries and a forced fumble while contributing to the Longhorns' postseason run.
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Path to the NFL
New Orleans selected Broughton with the 71st overall pick in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
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NFL Career
Broughton joined the Saints after their 2025 third-round selection. Saints materials list him as a defensive tackle from Texas.
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Career Accomplishments
Broughton produced two sacks and a fumble recovery at Texas A&M in 2024 and was one of five Longhorn defenders with at least 3.0 sacks and 3.5 tackles for loss that season.
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Playing Style
Broughton is an interior defensive lineman. NFL draft analysis noted that he improved as a run defender in 2024, while his Texas senior season featured pressure production, tackles for loss and fumble recoveries.
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MFT PLAYER RANKINGS
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MFT Score: 32.0
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