Bryan Bresee

Clemson IDL

Games Watched: Wake Forest, Syracuse, UNC

Summary: Bryan Bresee projects best a 3-T for a 4-3 team but should have the versatility to play in a 3-4 as well. He plays best when he’s asked to penetrate the backfield because of his incredible quickness of the snap. He has natural strength that allows him to get good push into the backfield, as well as to hold up in the run game. He has the athleticism and agility to beat linemen laterally, and he does a good variety of rush counters including a nice swim move. One concern is Bresee’s pad level that can sometimes give opponents the leverage advantage. His short arms also create issues when trying to make first contact or tackle.

Pros

  • Reacts to the snap quickly and penetrates the gap to get into the backfield
  • Has the anchor to hold up on the interior against the run
  • Great lateral mobility allows him to get around offensive linemen to create pressure
  • Very nice swim move in his arsenal

Cons

  • Lack of arm length allows runners to slip through tackle attempts
  • Pad level can get too high
  • Had injury concerns in college

Grade: Bryan Bresee gets a late first round grade. He has good athleticism and decent technique but may need to add weight to be more effective.