Bradyn Swinson

CAREER TRANSACTIONS

Bradyn Swinson was signed by the New England Patriots from the practice squad to the 53-man roster on November 15, 2025 ... Originally drafted by New England in the fifth round (146th overall) of the 2025 NFL Draft ... Released by New England (8/26/25) ... Signed by New England to the practice squad (8/27/25).

SEASONAL REVIEWS

2025 (3/0, 1/0)

• Started on the practice squad before being signed to the 53-man roster on Nov. 15.
• Played in three games on defense and special teams after  being signed from the practice squad to the 53-man roster.
• Appeared in the AFC Championship at Denver (1/25/26).
• Made his NFL debut at Cincinnati (11/23) on the game's opening kickoff return.
• Inactive vs. the New York Giants (12/1) and vs. Buffalo (12/14).
• Dressed but did not see action at Baltimore (12/21).
• Saw his first action on defense at the N.Y. Jets (12/28) in the first quarter.
• Contributed on special teams and lined up on defense for one play in the fourth quarter vs. Miami (1/4/26).
• Inactive vs. the L.A. Chargers (1/11/26) in the Wild Card Round, vs. Houston (1/18/26) in the Divisional Round and for Super Bowl LX vs. Seattle (2/8/26).

COLLEGE

• Spent two seasons at LSU (2023-24) after three at Oregon (2020-22), playing in a total of 55 games (14 starts) and totaling 128 tackles (64 solo), 26 tackles for loss, 131/2 sacks, 11 passes defensed, and 5 forced fumbles in his collegiate career.
• Was named to the 2024 Second-Team All-SEC by the SEC Coaches after tallying 58 tackles (30 solo), 13 tackles for loss, 81/2 sacks, 3 passes defensed and 2 forced fumbles.

PERSONAL

• Consensus three-star prospect by ESPN, Rivals and 247SportsRated 40th nationally at his position and as No. 89 prospect in Florida on 247Sports Composite.
• A 4-year letterman at Chapel Hill High School in Douglasville, Ga.
• Named the Region 5A Co-Defensive Player of the Year as a senior.
• Named Douglas County Player of the Year.