Ron Brace
NFL Draft Scouting Report

Defensive Tackle

Boston College


College Position: Defensive Tackle
School: Boston College
Grade: Senior
Height: 6-3
Weight: 325
Birthdate:
Draft Projection: Second
Overall Rank: Unranked
NFL Draft Position (Rank): Defensive Tackle (3)

Draft Result

Drafted in the 2009 Draft by the New England Patriots in the 2nd round with the #8 pick.
Ron Brace is one of the best nose tackle prospects in the draft and can provide relief for Vince Wilfork and likely replace him in 2010.

Mock Draft Results

Strengths

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Weaknesses

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News

2009 AFC East Preview - Aug 17 (Dan Wernery)
2009 NFL Draft Grades (Chris' Take) - Apr 29 (Chris Maier)
2009 NFL Draft Report Card: AFC East - Apr 26 (Dan Wernery)
2009 NFL Draft Stories: The Time is Now for the Patriots to Re-load - Mar 29 (Chris Maier)
Dan Wernery Plays GM for 32 teams: Where do I draft a WR? - Mar 18 (Dan Wernery)
Seattle Trades Julian Peterson to Lions for Cory Redding: The Draft Effect - Mar 14 (Chris Maier)
Dan Wernery Plays GM for 32 teams: Where do I draft a DT or 3-4 DE? - Mar 10 (Dan Wernery)
2009 Senior Bowl Recap - Defense: Studs and Duds - Jan 29 (Chris Maier)
2009 Senior Bowl Preview: Who and What to Watch - Jan 18 (Chris Maier)
2009 Senior Bowl Rosters: North - Jan 18 (Chris Maier)