Where Is Vernon Broughton from?

Last Modified Apr 22, 2025 06:30 GMT
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Vernon Broughton, a defensive tackle from the University of Texas at Austin, was one of the 329 draft prospects to get invited to the NFL Scouting Combine. At the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, he measured in at 6’5 and 311 lbs, with an arm length of 35 inches and a hand size of 9.25 inches. Broughton's prospect grade of 6.10 projects him as a good backup with the potential to develop into a starter in the pros. His Next Gen Stats score of 68 falls into an average category (via NFL’s official website).

The 2025 NFL draft prospect committed to the Texas Longhorns football program, where he played from 2020 until the end of the 2024 season. Vernon’s five years at Texas saw him take the field 56 times after seeing action in just two games in his first season as a Longhorn in 2020. While Broughton saw playing time in double-digit games from 2021 to 2023, he was awarded the starter role in only two games during that 3-year stretch, as reported by the University of Texas Athletics. It wasn’t until the 2024 season that Vernon became a staple of the Texas interior defensive line, as per University of Texas Athletics. Broughton was awarded more playing time in 2024, which directly coincided with him putting up career-high numbers in multiple defensive metrics, such as total tackles (39), tackles for loss (5), and sacks (4).

Vernon Broughton's Hometown

According to the NFL's official website, Vernon Broughton's hometown is Houston, Texas. He attended Cypress Ridge High School as a senior and junior. However, before enrolling at Cypress, Broughton used to attend Houston Spring Woods, where he played both as a defensive tackle and tight end (via University of Texas Athletics).

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Vernon Broughton's Nationality

According to the NFL’s official website, Vernon Broughton is an American national who is a native of Houston, Texas.

FAQs on Vernon Broughton

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