Bravvion Roy Explained

Bravvion Roy
Current Team:Free agent
Position:Nose tackle
Birth Date:18 October 1996
Birth Place:Houston, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lb:330
High School:Spring (Spring, Texas)
College:Baylor (2016–2019)
Draftyear:2020
Draftround:6
Draftpick:184
Pastteams:
Statleague:NFL
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:76
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:1.0
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statlabel5:Pass deflections
Statvalue5:5
Statlabel6:Interceptions
Statvalue6:1
Statlabel7:Defensive touchdowns
Pfr:RoyxBr00

Bravvion Roy (born October 18, 1996) is an American football nose tackle who is a free agent. He played college football at Baylor, and was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL draft.

College career

As a senior at Baylor, Roy made 61 tackles including 13 tackles-for-loss, 5.5 sacks, one forced fumble, seven quarterback hurries, and one blocked kick. He was named to the first-team All-Big 12 Conference. Against Kansas State, Roy tallied a career-high 3.5 tackles-for-loss and a half sack.[1] In his career, he compiled 133 career tackles, 7.5 sacks, and 19 tackles for loss.

Professional career

Carolina Panthers

Roy was selected by the Carolina Panthers with the 184th overall pick in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL draft.[2] Roy was reunited with Carolina Panthers' head coach Matt Rhule, who was also his head coach at Baylor.

In Week 12 against the Minnesota Vikings, Roy recorded his first career sack on Kirk Cousins during the 28–27 loss.[3]

On September 20, 2022, Roy was placed on injured reserve after suffering a hamstring injury in Week 2.[4] He was activated on October 22.[5]

On November 20, 2022, Roy recorded his first career interception against Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens.[6]

On July 31, 2023, Roy was waived by the Panthers.[7]

Chicago Bears

On August 1, 2023, the Chicago Bears claimed Roy off waivers.[8] He was waived on August 29, 2023.[9]

Baltimore Ravens

On August 31, 2023, the Ravens signed Roy to their practice squad.[10] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 29, 2024.[11] However, on May 22, Roy was released by Baltimore.[12]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Brown . Darby . April 25, 2020 . Panthers and Rhule draft Bravvion Roy, Rams select Clay Johnston . KWTX . April 26, 2020.
  2. News: Goins . Zach . April 25, 2020 . Get to know sixth-round pick Bravvion Roy . Panthers.com . April 26, 2020.
  3. Web site: Carolina Panthers at Minnesota Vikings - November 29th, 2020 . 2020-12-02 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  4. Web site: Bravvion Roy placed on injured reserve. Gantt, Darin. Panthers.com. September 20, 2022.
  5. Web site: Pat Elflein placed on IR, Bravvion Roy activated. Panthers.com. October 22, 2022.
  6. Web site: Carolina Panthers on Twitter: "Bravvion Roy with the INT !!" . twitter.com.
  7. Web site: Panthers waive defensive tackle Bravvion Roy. Panthers.com. July 31, 2023.
  8. Web site: Taylor . Ryan . 2023-08-01 . Bears sign defensive tackle Bravvion Roy . 2023-12-22 . NBC Sports Chicago . en-US.
  9. News: Roster Moves: Bears reach NFL's 53-man roster limit. August 29, 2023. ChicagoBears.com.
  10. Web site: Ravens Add One More, Practice Squad Now Full. Mink, Ryan. BaltimoreRavens.com. August 31, 2023.
  11. Web site: Ravens Sign 10 Players to Reserve/Future Deals. Mink, Ryan. BaltimoreRavens.com. January 29, 2024.
  12. Web site: Ravens cut DL Bravvion Roy. May 24, 2024. nbcsports.com. en.