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Cleveland Browns draft profile: Kentrell Brothers

By Thomas Moore

Dec 6, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Blake Sims (6) is tackled by Missouri Tigers defensive lineman Markus Golden (33) and linebacker Kentrell Brothers (10) in the third quarter of the 2014 SEC Championship at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 6, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Blake Sims (6) is tackled by Missouri Tigers defensive lineman Markus Golden (33) and linebacker Kentrell Brothers (10) in the third quarter of the 2014 SEC Championship at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 3, 2015; Columbia, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers defensive lineman Josh Moore (18) and Missouri Tigers linebacker Kentrell Brothers (10) tackle South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Lorenzo Nunez (19) during the second half at Faurot Field. The Tigers won 24-10. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 3, 2015; Columbia, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers defensive lineman Josh Moore (18) and Missouri Tigers linebacker Kentrell Brothers (10) tackle South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Lorenzo Nunez (19) during the second half at Faurot Field. The Tigers won 24-10. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

Kentrell Brothers Profile

Position: Inside Linebacker

Height/Weight: 6-foot-0, 245 pounds

School: Missouri

Stats (Link)

2015 – 152 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, 2 interceptions

2014 – 121 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 1 sack

2013 – 70 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 3 interceptions

2012 – 14 tackles

2016 NFL Draft Range: Late 2nd to 3rd Round

Kentrell Brothers showed the type of progression NFL teams like to see from a four-year player. From appearing in only seven games as a freshman, he grew into a player that, as a senior, led the nation in tackles per game (12.7) and posted more tackles for loss than his sophomore and junior seasons combined. His 273 tackles over the past two seasons were more than any other college player.

Brothers played wide receiver and on the defensive line in high school, so it took him a little bit of time to make the transition to linebacker once he joined the Tigers. But he entered the starting lineup as a sophomore due to a combination of skill and hard work, according to Missouri assistant coach Josh Henson, who told The Oklahoman that he has only worked with a few players who are as dedicated to film study as Brothers.

That is a trait that should be appealing to a Browns team that has dealt with its share of disinterested players in recent years.

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