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 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.

The New England Patriots have selected LSU defensive end Bradyn Swinson in the 5th round of the 2025 NFL Draft. He was taken with the No. 146 overall pick in the draft. Swinson, 22, transferred to LSU from Oregon ahead of the 2023 season.