long, high-motor edge who turned depth into NFL traction
Braiden McGregor entered Michigan as a highly regarded, tough-minded defensive recruit and built his value on length, hustle, and special-teams utility rather than flashy stat lines; in 2023 at Michigan, he posted 26 tackles, 9 tackles for loss, and 4.5 sacks, then carried that developmental profile into the NFL after a knee injury early in his career tested his durability and recovery. He’s the kind of edge/linebacker hybrid who fits teams that prize effort, size, and positional flexibility over instant star power.
