Bryson Eason
Tennessee
Scouting Report

Converted linebacker who grew into a reliable interior anchor across three years as a starter in the SEC trenches. Eason wins with leverage and functional play strength, sitting down in his gap and refusing to get moved off his spot by single blocks — a trait that translates directly to early-down run defense at the next level. The pass rush is where it gets thin: he's not generating consistent pressure, and his 4.5 career sacks over six seasons tell you the ceiling as an interior disruptor is limited. He flashed a nasty club move at the Senior Bowl that turned heads, but savvy linemen adjusted to it quickly. This is a high-floor, low-ceiling rotational nose tackle who will earn a roster spot with his effort and character before he ever beats you with his pass rush.

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Pro ComparisonSheldon Day

Similar profile: undersized, converted interior DL from a Power 4 program who wins with leverage and effort rather than length or pass-rush upside. Carved out a long NFL career as a rotational run-stuffer without ever becoming a starter.

Trait Grades
🚀 Pass Rush
53
🧱 Run Defense
76
⚡ First Step
75
🤚 Hand Usage
71
🔥 Motor
79
🏋️ Strength
78
College Production (2025)
TFL
4.5
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