Tyler Brayton?

[asugrad96]

Sorry if this guy has already been discussed - his size, stats and description caught my eye. If the Cards miss out on Suggs and Brayton is there in round 2, then he would appear to be a good pickup. Has anyone seen him play?

DE Tyler Brayton (Colorado)
Vital statistics: 6-feet-6 1/8, 277 pounds, 4.67 in the 40.

Numbers game: Combined for 106 tackles, 11 of them for losses, and 11 ½ sacks in his two years as a starter. Played in all four seasons, but not much productivity in first two years, then really came on strong senior year.

Upside: Lean and angular defender who can squeeze through the creases, find the ball, make a play. Big heart and a dedicated performer who will do whatever it takes to be a factor at the professional level. Unlike some guys with his physical dimension, doesn't look clumsy running or make change of direction moves, and his linear speed is superb.

Downer: Has played both end and tackle, more of the latter, and hasn't yet settled in at one position. His frame is so narrow, and he is so light in the back end, that he almost has to play end in the NFL. For all his straightline speed, isn't especially quick, and doesn't burst to the ball.

The dish: Most teams regard him as a second-round prospect but some of his workouts have been so good lately that he might sneak into the first go-around. A guy who has overcome some physical limitations and just makes himself too hard to overlook

 

[JeffGollin]

Vital statistics: 6-feet-6 1/8, 277 pounds, 4.67 in the 40. Numbers game: Combined for 106 tackles, 11 of them for losses, and 11 ½ sacks in his two years as a starter. Played in all four seasons, but not much productivity in first two years, then really came on strong senior year.

Dissecting the above, kid has nice size, a Wakefield-like wingspan and runs a 4.67. He not only came on strong in his final year, but came on strong in post season. Saw him, liked him, felt he had the pass rush "knack" which is what it's all about this year.

It becomes an issue of - assuming Brayton, White and/or Kelsay are on the ball - whether you're willing to trade off a little bit of pass-rush explosion in exchange for more stability, strength against the run, well-roundedness.

Coach Mac was quoted somewhere recently as saying that the "Freeney Phenominon" is now in vogue (i.e. lighter pass rush role player who's not so hot against the run). I got the feeling, therefore, that the Cards' board might give higher relative value to Suggs, McDougle, White, Williams, Peek than would many other teams.

 

[Gizmo Williams]

I watched every CU game last year....and Tyler Brayton would be a great 2nd round pick if the Cards don't get a DE in the first. He was a team leader, fiercely competitive, and was always around the ball.

Also, he won the Buffalo Heart Award this year....an award given out by a section of some hard core fans for the player that shows the most heart, determination and grit.

 

[artp]

Brayton would be a great second rd pick. He had a great game in the Senior Bowl.