Retrospective scouting report · Class of 2019R4 · #117
DE· Round 4
Austin
Bryant.
Sickos Grade
56/100
DE· Round 4· Powerful run defender from a 4-3 front with good hand usage and gap discipline
Austin
Bryant.
Clemson· 6'4"· 271 lb
/ Recruiting profile
★★★★☆stars.9190
National · #204HS class · 2015Thomas County Central, GA
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R4 · #117 · DET
02Scheme fit
Ideal system
The ideal fit is a 4-3 attacking front with a penetrating defensive tackle who can occupy blockers, allowing him to work single blocks.
4-3 DERDE in a 4-3LEO DE in a 4-3
Best role
Year 1 rotational pass rusher with potential to develop into a starting strong-side DE in a 4-3.
Wrong fit
3-4 two-gap system where his size and lack of ideal strength would be exploited, pushing him inside too often.
Bryant's fit is best in a system that allows him to primarily rush the passer with his athleticism and length, rather than being asked to anchor consistently against power.
08College production
| Yr | Team | G | Tkl | Sk | Int | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Clemson | 9 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | Clemson | 14 | 50 | 8.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | Clemson | 15 | 42 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | — | 38 | 104 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
10In hindsight
Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.
Pro Bowls
0
All-Pro
0
Seasons
5
Career AV
5
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