Cleveland Browns: 5 options to replace Donte Whitner

If the Browns decide that the second round (where Bell is projected) is too early to draft a strong safety, their eyes could turn to Miles Killebrew from Southern Utah.

The 6-foot-2, 217-pound Killebrew was a four-year starter for the Thunderbirds, earning honorable mention All-Big Sky honors his first two seasons, second team honors as a junior and closing out his collegiate career as a first team selection. He had 132 tackles as a senior to go along with seven pass break-ups, showing that he can be an asset against both the run and the pass.

Killebrew wants to pattern his game after Seattle Seahawks safety Kam Chancellor and former Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu, which is not a bad way to go.

“I’m learning now that it wasn’t just [Polamalu’s] physical ability,” Killebrew told The Washington Post. “Sure he had it, but he was so smart, man. He was so in tune with how the game works. That’s something I’ve really caught myself studying a lot more of as I’ve gotten closer to transitioning to the next level.”

According to CBS Sports, Killebrew:

"Moves well for his size and covers a lot of ground with an attacking mindset, but struggles to anticipate and needs to see things quicker. He is a physical presence and although he has NFL range, Killebrew does his best work when the field shrinks and there is less for him to process."

"A see ball, get ball type of player, Killebrew is a safety/linebacker hybrid who doesn’t always trust what he sees, but his physical ingredients give him a chance to develop into an NFL starter. He impressed with his awareness and closing speed during Senior Bowl practices, and should be a standout on special teams as a rookie before competing for starter snaps."

If the Browns are comfortable with Campbell as the starter but are looking for a solid backup, Killebrew could be the way to go.

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