The New England Patriots selected LSU EDGE Bradyn Swinson with the No. 146 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. "Solid" is a word that kept coming up while watching Bradyn Swinson’s tape and writing his scouting report. He should enter the NFL as a decent pass-rusher and has a chance to develop into a complete player by growing as a run defender.

When you see Patriots fifth-round pick Bradyn Swinson out and about in Foxboro, chances are the edge rusher is going to have a football in his hands.

Bradyn Swinson unexpectedly slipped to Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft. Many mock drafts had the LSU pass rusher going significantly earlier, so his slide is a surprise. The New England Patriots finally ended his fall by selecting him in the fifth round.