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Evaluating options for the Cleveland Browns: Round 3, Pick 74

By Greg Newland

CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 21: Akeem Davis-Gaither #24 of the Appalachian State Mountaineers reacts to a missed field goal by Noah Ruggles #97 of the North Carolina Tar Heels as time expires in their game at Kenan Stadium on September 21, 2019 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The Mountaineers won 34-31. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 21: Akeem Davis-Gaither #24 of the Appalachian State Mountaineers reacts to a missed field goal by Noah Ruggles #97 of the North Carolina Tar Heels as time expires in their game at Kenan Stadium on September 21, 2019 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The Mountaineers won 34-31. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /
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PASADENA, CA – JANUARY 01: Malik Harrison #39 of the Ohio State Buckeyes tackles Sean McGrew #25 of the Washington Huskies during the first half in the Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual at the Rose Bowl on January 1, 2019, in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
PASADENA, CA – JANUARY 01: Malik Harrison #39 of the Ohio State Buckeyes tackles Sean McGrew #25 of the Washington Huskies during the first half in the Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual at the Rose Bowl on January 1, 2019, in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) /

Scouting Report. Ohio State. player. 812. Pick Analysis. LB. MalikHarrison. 1

After letting Joe Schobert walk in free agency and releasing Christian Kirksey, the Browns will certainly be in the linebacker market this NFL draft. B.J. Goodson was a decent signing, but there is certainly room for improvement. The Browns will be drafting for depth, but a homerun pick could quickly earn a spot on the field.

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The name on my radar now is Malik Harrison, the athletic linebacker from Ohio State. I don’t feel confident Harrison can make it to pick 74, but if he does, he would be a great fit for the Browns. This is certainly a best-case scenario but could happen if teams draft safety/cornerback heavy in the first two rounds.

Harrison was a top 50 athlete recruit and was a high school quarterback in the Columbus, OH area. After enrolling at Ohio State, Harrison originally wanted to play receiver but made the switch to defense after seeing a better opportunity for playing time.

Harrison was able to play in 12 games as a true freshman playing a position he had never played before. This shows what a tremendous athlete he was, and still is.

All Buckeye fans remember his coming out party to end his junior year and the All-Big Ten performance his senior year. Harrison has gotten considerably better each year on the field and has only played linebacker four seasons.

Harrison can cover a lot of the field but can be caught off guard with misdirection and play-action, which will improve as he gets reps at the position. If the Browns can land Harrison in the third, he could be an immediate player at the strongside linebacker (SAM) position.

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