Ronald Jeffery Brace III (December 18, 1986 – April 23, 2016) was an American professional football nose tackle.

He was also a three-time conference all-star choice and played in the 2004 Massachusetts Shriners Football Classic.

He made a career-high five tackles (three solo), including one tackle-for-loss, and recovered one fumble in BC's Meineke Car Care Bowl victory versus Navy.

Brace began his 2008 senior season on the Outland Trophy and All-ACC team watch lists.

Brace started his first NFL game on December 20, 2009 against the Buffalo Bills in place of an injured Vince Wilfork and Pryor at nose tackle.

Prior to the 2010, Brace was moved to defensive end, and missed most of training camp after failing his conditioning test.

Brace soon lost his starting job to rookie Brandon Deaderick, and was inactive for the team's Week 7 win over the San Diego Chargers.

After playing in Week 16, Brace missed the team's regular season finale with an elbow injury.