STRENGTHS
Bralen is a smart, solid, consistent, defensive edge player with good athletic talent. He shows leadership skills through his consistent play on the field and knowledge of a defensive game plan. You can count on Bralen to do his job on the field very much like former Buffalo Bills linebacker Darryl Talley. Bralen gives effort on every play and makes plays because of that effort. He has the talent needed to be a solid player but what Bralen brings to the next level is his high football IQ to be a coach on the field and a leader off the field.
CONCERNS
Bralen just doesn’t have that explosiveness off the snap of the ball needed to create his own sacks. That being said, Braylon does have the consistent effort and if you make a mistake blocking him, he will make you pay.
BOTTOM LINE: 3.25
Those of you who are new to the draft and do not follow teams other than your favorite team will have to look up Darryl Talley. Daryl was a fan favorite/core player for the Bills in their Super Bowl years. Every player on the defense respected and listened to Daryl because of his knowledge and consistent play. He played with effort on every down and he made plays because of that effort. He backed up Bruce Smith and Darryl’s consistent play allowed Bruce to free-lance at times with the confidence that Darryl had his back. Braylen plays the game very much in that same style and every team needs a Braylen Trice or a Daryl Talley to be successful. It’s just that simple.
