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2020 NFL Scouting Combine: 5 Small School prospects Cleveland Browns should get to know

By Clay Goodwin

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - AUGUST 31: Linebacker Jabril Cox #42 of the North Dakota State Bison reacts on defense during his team's game against the Butler Bulldogs at Target Field on August 31, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - AUGUST 31: Linebacker Jabril Cox #42 of the North Dakota State Bison reacts on defense during his team's game against the Butler Bulldogs at Target Field on August 31, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images) /
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IOWA CITY, IOWA- SEPTEMBER 17: Members of the North Dakota State Bisons celebrate in the middle of the field after the upset over the Iowa Hawkeyes on September 17, 2016 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images)
IOWA CITY, IOWA- SEPTEMBER 17: Members of the North Dakota State Bisons celebrate in the middle of the field after the upset over the Iowa Hawkeyes on September 17, 2016 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) /

1. Jabril Cox, Linebacker, North Dakota State

Jabril Cox is a linebacker from North Dakota State. The Bisons are one of the more popular small schools and boast an excellent team in the FCS — and Jabril Cox very well may be the best linebacker in the FCS. He is listed at 6-foot-3 and 233 pounds which is a great frame for an NFL outside linebacker.

His height can be ideal for covering tight ends and roaming the hook and curl zone in the middle of the field. In fact, he made several interceptions undercutting throws to curl routes.

Cox has good pursuit but is careful to not over-run the play. He is also very good at putting pressure on the quarterback. On film, he disguised his blitzes well and then explodes towards the backfield. He is excellent at avoiding blocks from the running backs and once in the backfield, most quarterbacks will not be able to escape his speed.

The Browns do need linebacker depth, especially if they do not retain Joe Schobert. Cox could be a guy to come in and make athletic plays alongside playmaker Mack Wilson, who played well as a rookie and should continue to progress in the NFL.

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The Cleveland Browns personnel team is surely doing their due diligence on these prospects for the 2020 NFL draft. NFL fans should get to know these players because they can turn to be playmakers for the next several years. True diamonds in the rough.

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