2009 NFL Draft - Ron Brace Scouting Report
by Clint Clearwater
NFL Draft Analyst


Prospect:  Ron Brace, DT, Boston College
Ht: 6’3 Wt: 330 40: 5.47

Strengths: Very big and strong.  He did 32 reps of 225 lbs at the combine.  He is a tremendous run-stopper.  He can hold his ground and stand up linemen to locate the football.  Uses hands very well, and can break free from linemen.  At times, Brace can simply dominate the offensive line.

Weaknesses: Very raw technique.  Not very fast or quick and often loses his balance.  Not a pass rusher at all.  He needs to improve his endurance.  Brace could have looked better than he actually is because at Boston College he played along side of B.J. Raji who is a top 10 prospect.    

Summary: Ron Brace has the physical body to be a powerful force in the NFL.  He is huge.  However, Brace lacks elite athleticism.  He is very raw and needs to be developed.  He can play in the 4-3 or 3-4 systems (in which he has the most value).  Although Brace needs to improve, with hard work he has the potential to be a solid 3-4 nose tackle in the NFL; which is a commodity in the NFL today.    

Draft Projection: 2nd round


Last updated - 3/25/09


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