Christian Braswell Explained

Christian Braswell should not be confused with Chris Braswell.

Christian Braswell
Current Team:Jacksonville Jaguars
Number:21
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:27 September 1999
Birth Place:Washington, D.C., U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:10
Weight Lbs:181
High School:Friendship College Academy (Washington, D.C.)
College:Temple (2017–2020)
Rutgers (2021–2022)
Draftyear:2023
Draftround:6
Draftpick:202
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Tackles
Statlabel2:Interceptions
Statlabel3:Pass Break-ups
Statlabel4:Defensive touchdowns
Pfr:BrasCh00

Christian Braswell (born September 27, 1999) is an American professional football cornerback for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Temple and Rutgers.

Early years

Braswell was born on September 27, 1999, and grew up in Washington, D.C.[1] He attended Friendship Collegiate Academy and was a two-way player, as a cornerback and wide receiver. He helped the team win the DCSAA championship and was named first-team All-USA D.C.[2] Braswell committed to play college football at Temple.[3]

College career

As a true freshman at Temple in 2017, Braswell redshirted.[4] He posted 11 tackles in 12 games the following year, before earning a starting role in 2019.[5] With Temple in 2019, Braswell recorded 29 tackles and 10 pass breakups.[5] In the COVID-19-shortened 2020 season, he amassed 21 tackles with two pass breakups, two forced fumbles and an interception.[5] [6]

Braswell transferred to Rutgers in 2021 but missed the entire season as a result of a knee injury.[7] [8] In 2022, he appeared in all 12 games, five of which he started, and was the Rutgers team leader with 11 pass breakups, additionally posting three interceptions and 36 tackles.[6] [9] He was chosen second-team All-Big Ten by Pro Football Focus (PFF) and named an honorable mention by the media.[10]

Professional career

Braswell was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the sixth round (202nd overall) of the 2023 NFL draft.[11] He was placed on injured reserve on October 14, 2023.[12]

External links

Notes and References

  1. NFL Draft Profile: Christian Braswell, Cornerback, Rutgers Scarlet Knights. Sports Illustrated. December 3, 2022.
  2. Web site: Christian Braswell. Rutgers Scarlet Knights.
  3. News: Temple football gets two more commitments. The Philadelphia Inquirer. Narduicci, Marc. January 29, 2017. subscription.
  4. Web site: Rutgers lands experienced Temple grad transfer CB Christian Braswell to DB room as spring practice starts. NJ.com. Hunt, Todderick. April 23, 2021.
  5. Web site: Rutgers lands commitment from Temple transfer Christian Braswell. 247Sports. Dohn, Brian. April 23, 2021.
  6. Web site: Chris Braswell College Stats. Sports-Reference.com.
  7. News: 2023 NFL Draft: Jaguars select Rutgers CB Christian Braswell with pick No. 202 in Round 6. The Florida Times-Union. Harvey, Demetrious.
  8. Web site: Friendship Collegiate grad Christian Braswell 'excited, nervous' ahead of NFL Draft. WJLA-TV. April 12, 2023. Abraham, Scott.
  9. 2023 NFL Draft: Jaguars Select Rutgers CB Christian Braswell at No. 202. Sports Illustrated. Shipley, John. April 29, 2023.
  10. Web site: NFL Draft Round 6, Pick 202 Overall: Braswell is the Selection. Jacksonville Jaguars. April 29, 2023. Oehser, John.
  11. News: Jaguars draft Rutgers CB Christian Braswell with No. 202 pick. USA Today. April 29, 2023. Stites, Adam.
  12. Web site: October 14, 2023 . Roster Moves: Jaguars Activate OLB Dawuane Smoot . 2024-07-21 . Jaguars.com.