Cleveland Browns: 5 Bold predictions for 2018
By Randy Gurzi
5. Damarious Randall will make the Pro Bowl
For some reason the Green Bay Packers were ready to move on from defensive back Damarious Randall. They weren’t happy with his play as a cornerback, but they should have been.
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Not only was Randall better than he got credit for, but he also was playing out of position. The Packers staff decided to move the kid who had 177 tackles and six picks in two seasons playing free safety at ASU to cornerback (stats via Sports Reference).
You wouldn’t know it by their reaction to his play, but Randall was a ball hawk for them.
According to NFL.com stats, in three seasons for Green Bay, Randall had 32 pass deflections, 10 interceptions and two returns for touchdowns. And remember, that was while playing out of position.
The Browns however plan to put Randall back to where he played collegiately. This move will not only help Randall play more naturally on the field, but it can help the Browns who were desperate for a center field type safety last season.
Randall will give them that style of play and this bold prediction is that it will lead to some great recognition for the fourth-year player as he gets his first Pro Bowl nod as a member of the Cleveland Browns.