The eventual NFC Champion San Francisco 49ers brought the Detroit Lions’ incredible season to an unsatisfactory end. Fans’ focus is now on the 2024 NFL Draft, which will take place in the Motor City, as the offseason gets underway. One sports writer projects that the Lions will target defensive issues with the 29th overall pick.
Braswell is the kind of guy Dan Campbell wants on his defensive line because he is physically strong, has a high motor, wins with strength, and has the athletic ability to succeed in the NFL, according to Acosta. “Braswell fits the bill as Detroit desperately needs a secondary pass rusher to complement Aidan Hutchinson.”
Braswell rarely concedes and establishes a strong edge. He can stack and shed and create plays on the ball carrier, making him an explosive take-on defender. Braswell can miss tackles in open field because of his rigid lower body, which makes it difficult for him to shift direction when pursuing ball carriers.
In general, Braswell is a powerful pass rusher who prefers to pass through opponents rather than around them. Although he has good potential as a backup rusher, he lacks the elite pass-rush skills necessary to consistently make an impact at the next level.
Although he lacks the mobility to stay linked in man-to-man situations, he is an above-average coverage player for a man of his size and exhibits good zone coverage awareness.
