Coming out of high school, Bryan Bresee was one of the top recruits in the nation. Despite a few injuries, he has been the defensive leader and has helped get the program back on the winning track. In this 2023 NFL Draft scouting report, we’ll breakdown what makes Bryan Bresee such a special prospect, as well as a 40 time, injury history, full scouting report, and an NFL Draft prediction.
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Bryan Bresee 40 Time
I have Clemson DL Bryan Bresee poised to run a 4.81 40 time at the 2023 NFL Combine. This would be several tenths quicker than the league average for a defensive tackle, which is the position that I think he fits best in. On game film, there are flashes of Bresee’s explosiveness off the line of scrimmage, although it’s a bit inconsistent.
Bryan Bresee Injury History
Bryan Bresee missed several games in 2022 as a result of a kidney infection. Last season, Clemson’s Bryan Bresee only saw action in four games before he suffered a season-ending knee injury. However, if he gets a clean bill of health during the medical process at the NFL Combine, teams should have no reservations in drafting him.
Bryan Bresee Scouting Report
Pros
- Explosive Off The Line Of Scrimmage To Attack Offensive Linemen
- Possesses Good Use Of Hands In The Trenches
- Fantastic Ability To Attack And Penetrate Gaps Successfully
Cons
- Struggles With Change Of Direction At The Point Of Attack
- Inconsistent Motor And Effort
- Needs To Improve His Ability To Diagnose And Attack Runs Quickly
Clemson’s Bryan Bresee is a three-year contributor on the defensive line for the Tigers. He has good height and solid weight for the defensive tackle position, which I think is his best fit in the NFL. Behind Georgia’s Jalen Carter, Bryan Bresee is one of the top defensive linemen in this draft class. His predicted 40 time of 4.81 is several tenths quicker than the league average for the position.
Bryan Bresee displays a solid ability to shed blocks and drive inside to collapse the pocket. Has a very good ability to attack gaps and penetrate the pocket. Possesses a good ability to bat down hands at the line of scrimmage. Able to use his hands and aggressiveness to establish and maintain leverage in the trenches. When he’s through the offensive line quickly, he has a knack for locating and attacking the ball carrier. Displays a solid effort when attacking the quarterback inside the pocket. Possesses good explosiveness off the line of scrimmage to attack the offensive line.
Bresee needs to improve upon his ability to find and attack the ball at the line of scrimmage. He can struggle to locate the ball in traffic. Lacks the agility and change of direction needed to pursue shifty ball carriers at the point of attack. At this time, he doesn’t possess a wide array of moves on his tool belt to shed offensive linemen and pressure the pocket. Finally, I’d like to see a more consistent motor and effort from him.
Bryan Bresee NFL Draft Projection
I currently have Clemson DL Bryan Bresee ranked in the top fifteen. Throughout the season, Bresee has shown that he’s one of the top defensive line prospects in this draft class. As this scouting report has shown, Bryan Bresee has the tools and traits to continue that dominance in the NFL.
The Houston Texans could be a team that could target Bryan Bresee. Assuming that the front office selects a quarterback with their top pick, that would then open the door for a top defensive prospect. However, if there is a top edge rusher available with their second pick,
Other teams that would make a lot of sense include the Pittsburgh Steelers, Los Angeles Chargers, and Seattle Seahawks.
