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Braswell Drafted by Jaguars
Apr 29 | Football
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Rutgers football DB Christian Braswell was selected in the sixth round, pick No. 202, of the NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Braswell becomes the 91st Scarlet Knight to join the NFL after playing for head coach Greg Schiano.
Returning after missing the 2021 season due to injury, Braswell picked off a pass in his first game for Rutgers in the win at Boston College. Overall, he ranked third in the Big Ten with 1.17 passes defended per game. That included team highs with 11 pass breakups and three interceptions.
To seal the win over Indiana, Braswell recorded a pick-six late in the fourth quarter and contributed a career-high four pass breakups at Maryland. The performance garnered honorable mention All-Big Ten in the media vote and second team all-conference based on Pro Football Focus grades and advanced statistics.
The Washington, D.C., native competed in the Hula Bowl.
Returning after missing the 2021 season due to injury, Braswell picked off a pass in his first game for Rutgers in the win at Boston College. Overall, he ranked third in the Big Ten with 1.17 passes defended per game. That included team highs with 11 pass breakups and three interceptions.
To seal the win over Indiana, Braswell recorded a pick-six late in the fourth quarter and contributed a career-high four pass breakups at Maryland. The performance garnered honorable mention All-Big Ten in the media vote and second team all-conference based on Pro Football Focus grades and advanced statistics.
The Washington, D.C., native competed in the Hula Bowl.
Follow Rutgers football on Twitter (@RFootball & @RutgersFBfans), Facebook (/RFootballShow) and Instagram (@rfootball) for the latest news and updates. Also subscribe to the YouTube channel.Christian Braswell (@cb6____) is off to The Sunshine State. ☀️
— Rutgers On BTN (@RutgersOnBTN) April 29, 2023
The @Jaguars take the former @RFootball DB in the 6th round.#NFLDraft x #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/3aAkiLLDPJ
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