Bryan Bresee, former Clemson Tigers defensive tackle, was chosen as the 29th overall pick by the New Orleans Saints in the 2023 NFL Draft (Greenville Online). Although Bresee was celebrated for his draft pick, his journey was not without challenges. He had to cope with the loss of his younger sister Ella, who passed away from brain cancer in September 2022 (Yahoo). Throughout the draft day, Bresee wore a suit featuring his sister’s name in honor of her memory (New York Post).
Bresee was described as a potential NFL star by his former coach at Clemson, Dabo Swinney, who touted his former player’s abilities, labeling him as a “Pro Bowler for years to come” with the New Orleans Saints (Saints Wire). The Saints hope that Bresee can be their solution to their biggest need, as they selected him to address issues at the defensive line (Saints Wire).
Bresee has a strong support system that includes his girlfriend, Paige Comerford, who was quick to congratulate him on his draft pick on social media, saying, “Proud of you” (New York Post). Bresee himself shared his excitement about being selected by the Saints, expressing his desire to get that call from the team during the first round of the NFL Draft (Greenville Online).
Bresee had been widely anticipated as one of the top prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft thanks to his impressive performance in his previous seasons with the Clemson Tigers (Canal Street Chronicles). However, some fans had mixed reactions to the pick, with Twitter reactions being divisive (Saints Wire).
Overall, the 2023 NFL Draft was a memorable and emotional day for Bryan Bresee and his family. With his late sister Ella in his heart, Bresee now sets his sights forward to what he can achieve as part of his new team, the New Orleans Saints (Greenville Online).
