A converted linebacker who grew into a run-stuffing defensive tackle across six seasons at Tennessee before signing with San Francisco as an undrafted free agent.
Bryson Eason spent six years in Knoxville, arriving as a linebacker prospect and leaving as a 323-pound interior run-stopper. He joined the 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2026, giving San Francisco's defensive line another body with starting experience in the SEC.
Path to the league
Eason, a four-star recruit out of Whitehaven High School in Memphis, committed to Tennessee and stayed for six seasons, redshirting in 2021 before transitioning from linebacker to defensive tackle. He went unselected in the 2026 NFL Draft and signed with San Francisco on April 26, 2026.
Career highlights
Over 61 games at Tennessee with 34 starts, Eason recorded 105 tackles, 22.0 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, five passes defensed, and a forced fumble. His 2024 season was among his most productive, starting all 13 games and adding 25 tackles and seven tackles for loss.
2025 season recap
Eason wrapped up his Tennessee career in 2025 as one of the Volunteers' most experienced defensive linemen after transitioning from linebacker years earlier. His body of work as a run-stuffer through six seasons was enough to draw undrafted free agent interest from the 49ers immediately after the draft.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Bryson Eason
- ESPN: Bryson Eason
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Defensive Tackle
- Group
- defense
- College
- Tennessee
- Hometown
- Memphis, TN, USA
- Age
- 24
- Status
- active
