Brian Swanson

Physical Profile

Listed at 6-6, 315 lbs. Taller than 46% and heavier than 92% of 2027 Offensive Tackle prospects in the SEC Scouts database (37 with a listed size).

Play Style

Reports describe a physical, finishing-minded lineman who uses his size and power to control the point of attack. His best fit today is a downhill run-blocking role: drive blocks, double-teams that climb to the second level, and base blocks where his mass and shot-put power show up. In pass protection he relies on his size and a strong first punch. His film likely varies depending on whether he lined up inside or outside that week. Note: no independent camp write-ups or Hudl breakdowns were found, so this description comes from reported evaluations and his measurables rather than first-hand film review.

Strengths

• Proven at more than one position: he has started at both tackle and guard for South Oak Cliff. Texas coaches and analysts specifically cite his ability to start outside and move inside if needed, which gives Kyle Flood a player who can fill depth-chart holes wherever they appear.
• Ready-made size and power: at 312-315 pounds with shot-put explosiveness, he has the mass and upper-body pop to move defenders in the run game now, not after two years of strength training.
• Tested in big games: he was a multi-year starter on a program that reached five straight state title games and won the 2025 championship, one of the strongest programs in the Dallas area. He has played against high-level DFW competition in playoff games.
• Wanted by top programs: he had about 36 offers, including Alabama, LSU, Texas A&M and Oklahoma. Analysts point to his tenacity and finishing temperament, and that level of SEC interest backs up the four-star grade.

Areas to Improve

• Consistency as an edge pass protector: moving between guard and tackle means his technique at either spot is less refined. To stay at tackle against SEC edge rushers he needs a consistent kick slide, patient hands and the ability to counter inside moves.
• Body composition and staying low: big high school linemen who win with raw size tend to play tall and lean on defenders. At Texas he will need to turn some weight into functional strength, keep his pad level low through contact and keep his feet moving through blocks rather than lunging.

College Projection

He arrives at Texas in 2027 in the second tier of the OL class and likely spends year one as a redshirt or rotational backup at guard and tackle, where his ability to play multiple spots gets him on the travel roster quickly. Most likely path: a competitive backup in year two, then a push to start by 2029 (his redshirt sophomore season), either at guard or at right tackle if his pass protection holds up outside. His floor is a multi-year starter at guard. His ceiling is a starting tackle in the SEC.

NFL Outlook

He has a legitimate draft profile as a four-star prospect with NFL size. If he sticks at tackle, he could be a Day 2 pick. His more likely value is as a mid-round guard/tackle swing lineman, a type NFL teams value highly as a sixth or seventh active lineman who can start in a pinch. For his stock to rise, he needs college film proving he can protect the edge against SEC speed rushers.

Best Fit

A pro-style or gap/zone offense that asks linemen to play several spots and rewards physical run blocking. Texas under Sarkisian and Flood fits well: it has an NFL-style OL development track record and will cross-train him at guard and tackle. He is less suited to air-raid systems built on wide splits and long pass sets from the tackle spot.