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.

The New England Patriots addressed their need at edge rusher by taking LSU defender Bradyn Swinson in the fifth-round of the 2025 NFL draft on Saturday. Some might consider this move a major steal for the Patriots.