New Orleans Saints draft pick Bryan Bresee

How does Bryan Bresee impact the Saints’ roster?

New Orleans selected the Clemson DT with the 29th pick of the 2023 NFL Draft

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New Orleans selects Clemson DT Bryan Bresee 29th overall 85.7 pass rush grade since 2020 (2nd among ACC DTs)

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Bryan Bresee makes three Maryland public school products drafted in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft.

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Bresee has a larger frame for an NFL DT, standing at 6’5 and 300 pounds. However, even with his size, he is remarkably quick off the line.

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Bresee will be entering his first season as a stellar talent at defensive tackle.

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Clemson DT Bryan Bresee went through a lot over the past two years, but he looked like a star in 2020. The Saints bet on the upside and take him at No. 29.

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Bresee was ranked the nation's top prep recruit by 24/7 sports coming out of Damascus High School in Maryland.

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