Position: Interior Defensive Line
Height: 6’-1”
Weight: 333 pounds
School: Baylor
Bravvion Roy 2020 NFL Draft Profile
After four seasons at Baylor, interior defensive lineman Bravvion Roy looks to take his talents to the next level in the 2020 NFL Draft. Roy is coming off what is easily the best season of his collegiate career, recording career-highs in run stops (29), sacks (6), quarterback hits (15), and hurries (30). Roy also saw the largest workload of his career, taking the field for 726 defensive snaps.
Bravvion Roy initially entered the collegiate football ranks as a four-star recruit. After committing to Baylor, Roy spent the majority of his freshman season on the bench before earning a rotational role as a sophomore. In 2017, the Texas native spent 350 snaps on defense, recording 16 run stops, two quarterback hits, and seven hurries. He continued to grow as a junior, seeing the field for 478 snaps and recording 21 run stops, four hits, 16 hurries, and one batted pass. Interestingly enough, he didn’t record a single sack during his sophomore or junior seasons.
Strengths
- Reliable interior run-stuffer;
- Can beat his man with a variety of moves;
- Good at getting to the quarterback, especially for a nose tackle;
- Ironman that can play all three downs and never come off the field;
- Ideal collegiate production, especially as a senior;
- More than just a big body – can move laterally and chase after ball-carrier;
Weaknesses
- Has strength, but rarely wins with power;
- Only one season of above-average pass-rushing production;
- Short arms will make it difficult for him to shed blockers at NFL level;
- Not an edge defender and won’t move around formation;
- Below-average bull rush;
- Speed style of rushing the passer might not work at NFL level;
NFL Comparison: Red Bryant
Teams With Need at Position: Carolina Panthers, Cincinnati Bengals, Jacksonville Jaguars, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers, Miami Dolphins, Washington Redskins
Projection: Round 4
Bottom Line on Bravvion Roy
Bravvion Roy is one of the more interesting defensive tackles in the class. While most defensive tackles win primarily through their bull rush, Roy uses that almost as a secondary move. Most of his sacks come from when he uses his surprisingly-effective spin move and quickness to get around his man. This might not work at the NFL level, as centers are better trained to handle this unexpected move. Additionally, he comes out of his rushes a little high, and NFL linemen will know how to use that leverage against him.
With only one season of strong production as an unorthodox pass rusher, there is some concern about his ability to do it at the NFL level. However, what’s not up for dispute is his ability to hold his own in the trenches and positively impact the running game. Vince Wilfork he’s not, but Roy can stand strong against blockers and clog up rushing lanes. This trait isn’t as valuable in today’s NFL, but he should stick around for a few seasons as a rotational nose tackle.
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