The New Orleans Saints selected defensive tackle Vernon Broughton from Texas with the 71st overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft on Friday, April 25, 2025.
Vernon Broughton, a 6-foot-5 senior from Houston, emerged on the Texas defensive front over the course of his career. A former top 80 national recruit, Broughton started 15 games in 2024, recording a career-best 39 tackles and 4.0 sacks. He was a critical piece of a deep Longhorns defensive line rotation, playing behind early NFL Draft picks before stepping into a starting role.
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2025 NFL Combine results on Vernon Broughton
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 311 | Hand Size: 9 1/4 | Arm Length: 35 | Wingspan: 83 7/8 | 40-Yard Dash: DNP | Vertical Jump: DNP | Broad Jump: DNP | Bench Press: DNP | 20-Yard Shuttle: DNP | 3-Cone Drill: DNP
NFL.com overview on Vernon Broughton: Broughton has first-step quickness to penetrate and above-average range as a tackler. He has an adequate anchor but needs to improve his upper-body strength to press and shed downhill blocks. He's an instinctive rusher with a diverse plan and is outstanding at causing havoc with his length and footwork. His rush alone creates rotational value as a three-technique or odd-front defensive end.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints third round draft pick Vernon Broughton, defensive tackle from Texas, drafted 71st overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints 3rd round draft pick Vernon Broughton, defensive tackle from Texas, drafted 71st overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints 3rd round draft pick Vernon Broughton, defensive tackle from Texas, drafted 71st overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints 3rd round draft pick Vernon Broughton, defensive tackle from Texas, drafted 71st overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints 3rd round draft pick Vernon Broughton, defensive tackle from Texas, drafted 71st overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints 3rd round draft pick Vernon Broughton, defensive tackle from Texas, drafted 71st overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints 3rd round draft pick Vernon Broughton, defensive tackle from Texas, drafted 71st overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints 3rd round draft pick Vernon Broughton, defensive tackle from Texas, drafted 71st overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints 3rd round draft pick Vernon Broughton, defensive tackle from Texas, drafted 71st overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints 3rd round draft pick Vernon Broughton, defensive tackle from Texas, drafted 71st overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints 3rd round draft pick Vernon Broughton, defensive tackle from Texas, drafted 71st overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints 3rd round draft pick Vernon Broughton, defensive tackle from Texas, drafted 71st overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints 3rd round draft pick Vernon Broughton, defensive tackle from Texas, drafted 71st overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints 3rd round draft pick Vernon Broughton, defensive tackle from Texas, drafted 71st overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints 3rd round draft pick Vernon Broughton, defensive tackle from Texas, drafted 71st overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints 3rd round draft pick Vernon Broughton, defensive tackle from Texas, drafted 71st overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
