Brown flashes an intriguing combination of power, quickness and solid technique – attributes that make him a good fit for almost any interior spot along any defensive front. Brown is quick off the snap and can close on a target in tight spaces making him tough to block solo The lineman carries his weight well, moving more like a sub-300-pounder at times on tape but does struggle to consistently anchor against double-teams. While an effective pass rusher in college, he relied mostly on his first step quickness to gain penetration and may currently lack ‒ at the NFL level ‒ the necessary counter moves to win battles once initially stalled.
Projection/Scheme Fit:
Given his overall skill set, Brown’s best fit may be a 1- or 3- technique defensive tackle in a 4-3 defense or 5-technique defensive end in a 3-4 defense where his gap penetration ability can thrive. He could easily sneak into the back half of the first round, but if not, some team on day two will pick up a day one talent.