Cecil Bratton brings veteran size and interior grit to Missouri State’s defensive front
Bratton is a big-bodied, experienced interior lineman for Missouri State at 6-3, 295, and the Bears have described him as a returning starter at defensive tackle in the 2017 season[1]. That profile points to a classic anchor-type DL: hard to move, useful against the run, and valuable for eating blocks so teammates can make plays[1]. He’s the kind of fit a staff wants when it needs steadiness, toughness, and a veteran presence in the trenches rather than flashy splash plays[1][2].
