Selected by the Buccaneers as a second-round pick (57th overall) in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Made his NFL debut in the Week 1 victory over the Washington Commanders, playing 25-of-59 defensive snaps. Finished with one tackle.
Appeared in a reserve capacity on defense in the Week 2 victory at Detroit, playing 18 defensive snaps and recording one tackle and one quarterback hit.
Appeared in a reserve capacity in Week 3 vs. Denver, finishing with one tackle and two quarterback hits.
In the Week 4 win over Philadelphia, played 21-of-57 defensive snaps and posted a then-season-high three tackles and one quarterback hit. It marked his third straight game with a quarterback hit.
Played 36-of-87 defensive snaps in Week 5 at Atlanta, finishing with one tackle.
Played 27 defensive snaps in the Week 6 win over New Orleans, logging three tackles, two quarterback hits, and 0.5 sacks.
Through six weeks, Braswell's six quarterback hits led all rookies.
In Week 7 vs. Baltimore, played 21-of- 59 defensive snaps and totaled one tackle.
Appeared in a reserve capacity on defense in Week 8 vs. Atlanta, playing 21-of-62 defensive snaps.
In Week 9 at Kansas City, played 26- of-85 defensive snaps and logged one quarterback hit.
Through 9 Weeks, Braswell Jr.'s seven quarterback hits were tied for the second-most among all rookies.
Played 20-of-64 defensive snaps in Week 10 vs. San Francisco before leaving with injury.
In the Week 12 win over the New York Giants, played 26-of-59 defensive snaps and tallied one tackle.
Appeared in a reserve capacity on defense and on special teams in the Week 13 win at Carolina.
In the Week 14 win over Las Vegas, played 24-of-67 defensive snaps and recorded a then-season-high four tackles.
Per Pro Football Focus, Braswell was Tampa Bay's second-highest graded player in Week 14, earning an 88.0 overall defensive grade.
Appeared on special teams and in a reserve capacity on defense in the Week 15 win over the L.A. Chargers. Logged one special teams tackle.
In Week 16 at Dallas, appeared on special teams and in a reserve capacity on defense.
Played 13-of-47 defensive snaps in the Week 17 win over the Carolina Panthers, tallying one tackle (for loss), one quarterback hit and 1.0 sack. It marked the first full sack of his career, Increasing his season total to 1.5.
Appeared on special teams and in a reserve capacity on defense in the Week 18 win over the New Orleans Saints.
In the Wild Card round against Washington, appeared on special teams and in a reserve capacity on defense, logging seven defensive snaps and 10 special teams snaps. Recorded one quarterback hit.
Appeared in 40 career games at the University of Alabama (2020-23), logging 75 tackles (15.5 for loss), 10.5 sacks, four forced fumbles, one pass defensed and one interception (returned for a touchdown).
Received second-team All-SEC recognition as a junior in 2023 after appearing in 14 games and recording 42 tackles, 8.0 sacks, one interception (returned for a touchdown), three forced fumbles and one pass defensed.
In addition to posting career highs in tackles (42), sacks (8.0) and forced fumbles (three) as a junior, Braswell led the SEC in quarterback pressures and forced fumbles.
During his sophomore year in 2022, saw action in 13 games and recorded 20 tackles, 2.5 sacks and one forced fumble.
As a freshman in 2021, played in 13 games and logged 13 tackles.
Attended St. Frances Academy (Baltimore, Md.), where he started out as a running back but ultimately moved to playing defensive end.
Participated in the 2024 Reese's Senior Bowl.
Helped his high school to a 34-1 record over his final three seasons.
Recorded 25.0 sacks and six forced fumbles over his junior and senior seasons of high school.
Was named a 2020 Under Armour All- American.
Was the No. 2 weakside defensive end in the 2020 recruiting class, the No. 2 recruit in the state of Maryland, and the No. 19 recruit nationally.
