Throughout the year and leading up to the 2021 NFL draft, we will update our Cleveland Browns Mock Draft Roundup showing picks for the Cleveland Browns from several prominent sites and draft analysts.
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The following are picks in recent mock drafts for the Browns:
EDSFootball - Hanson (3/5)
26. Zaven Collins, LB, Tulsa
ESPN - McShay (3/4)
26. Zaven Collins, LB, Tulsa
Jake Trotter on his fit with the Browns: The Browns have utilized first-round picks in recent years to build their young core at quarterback (Baker Mayfield), defensive end (Garrett), cornerback (Denzel Ward) and left tackle (Jedrick Wills Jr.). Grabbing Collins would give Cleveland an anchor at linebacker who could be a starter and playmaking difference-maker from day one.
CBS Sports - Trapasso (3/3)
26. Gregory Rousseau, EDGE, Miami (FL)
The Athletic - Beat Writers (3/1)
26. Greg Newsome, CB, Northwestern
Touchdown Wire - Farrar (2/26)
26. Zaven Collins, LB, Tulsa
Why? Because Collins has old-school dimensions for the position (6-foot-4, 260 pounds in an era when the average linebacker weighs at least 30 pounds less) with new-school speed, agility, and versatility. Collins did well throughout his collegiate career in the box, on the defensive line, and even in the slot. Last season, he had 16 total pressures, 29 stops, and he allowed 11 receptions on 15 targets in coverage for 59 yards, 43 yards after the catch, one touchdown, four interceptions for 152 yards and two touchdowns, and an opponent passer rating of 62.2.
There isn't another linebacker in this class (or in most classes these days) with this particular skill set, and Collins profiles well as everything from a thumper in base defense to a sideline-to-sideline defender in nickel or dime. ...
NFL.com - Casserly (2/25)
26. Jaycee Horn, CB, South Carolina
MLive.com - Meinke (2/25)
26. Jaelan Phillips, EDGE, Miami (FL)
San Diego Union Tribune (2/24)
26. Zaven Collins, LB, Tulsa
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