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Broughton

Broughton (6’2/293) spent five seasons as a Bearcat after medical redshirting as a freshman, earning first-team All-American Conference as a senior and graduating with 27.5 TFLs, ten sacks, and 11 pass breakups. Snubbed for a Combine invite, Broughton earned notice with a monster Pro Day, running 5.05 with a 33 ½-inch vertical and 7.65 three-cone time, all high-end metrics at 290-plus pounds. Smallish but productive, Broughton is a gap-shooting three-technique prospect with rotational pass-rusher upside.

As Brugler notes, Broughton was not on many draft radars coming into the 2018 season, but he really saw his stock rise after his monster 2018 season where he posted 17.5 tackles for loss. “He has the upfield quicks and competitive edge that equal backfield production,” Brugler writes, “projecting best as a three-technique tackle.” Broughton (6-2, 293) should see himself in an NFL camp even if he isn’t selected late on Day 3.

Broughton (6'2/282) has shown flashes of brilliance in his time with the Bearcats, but has also frustrated with his production. That changed in 2018, however, as he picked up 7.5 sacks and showed the ability to rush the passer from the inside; something teams will always covet. Broughton was given an UDFA grade from analysts like Tony Pauline before the season, but he likely has improved that stock. A strong showing at the Shrine Game can only help.

Pauline acknowledges that Broughton has athletic upside which has popped on film in places, but mostly just writes of the 6-foot-2, 282-pounder with the vibe of a disappointed father. He specifically notes that the senior defensive tackle has a tendency to work upright in his stance and “does not play with leverage.” Pauline’s outlet hits up Broughton with a UDFA grade for next spring. On the field this past season, the defensive tackle prospect registered 34 tackles (3.5 for loss), a sack and a fumble recovery.