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Cleveland Browns land playmaking linebacker in way too early look at the first round of the 2021 NFL draft

By Greg Newland

OXFORD, MS - SEPTEMBER 15: Dylan Moses #32 of the Alabama Crimson Tide defends during a game against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on September 15, 2018 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
OXFORD, MS - SEPTEMBER 15: Dylan Moses #32 of the Alabama Crimson Tide defends during a game against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on September 15, 2018 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /
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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 28: Travis Etienne #9 of the Clemson Tigers carries the ball for a 53-yard touchdown reception against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the second half during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium on December 28, 2019, in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 28: Travis Etienne #9 of the Clemson Tigers carries the ball for a 53-yard touchdown reception against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the second half during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium on December 28, 2019, in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /

26. player. 36. . Running Back. Seattle Seahawks. Travis Etienne

The Seahawks continue to win games even when their roster continues to lack talent.  Tremendous talent and the constant undervaluing of Russell Wilson have made the Seahawks a force. While they won’t have enough to win it all, they will certainly knock on some doors competing in the toughest conference in football the NFC West.

While the Seahawks should focus on protecting Wilson, his athleticism and playmaking skills will allow taking the top back in the draft, Travis Etienne from Clemson.  While many were shocked to see him return to college, he is poised for another huge year with Lawrence.

player. 49. . Wide Reciever. Green Bay Packers. Jaylen Waddle. 27

The Packers showed great promise in 2019 before getting smacked by the San Francisco 49ers in the playoffs. Aaron Rodgers has enough to lead the Packers to a few more strong seasons, but the Saints and 49ers continue to lead the NFC.

Rodgers would have loved a wide receiver this year, but instead, they drafted his replacement.  The Packers won’t let that happen again and will go with the talented receiver Jaylen Waddle from Alabama. Wow, Alabama continues to crank out the skilled position players on offense (and defense).  Waddle will slide because of sharing balls with Smith but will be a great NFL wide receiver.

player. 15. . Quarterback. New Orleans Saints. Jamie Newman. 28

Drew Brees continues to impress in New Orleans, and now they have Jameis Winston on the roster. Don’t look for either to be long-term solutions, but do look for the Saints to continue to win.

Jamie Newman will be a one-year starter at quarterback for Georgia, but with a talented roster, he could shine. the dual-threat quarterback will look to lead the Dawgs forward after Jake Fromm.

Xavier Thomas. 29. player. 26. . Defensive End. Baltimore Ravens

The Ravens continue to evolve and had a tremendous draft in 2020.  After a disappointing 2019 season, look for the team to be hungrier than ever for success. Unfortunately, the Chiefs will get in their way, but Lamar Jackson will continue to shine in 2020.

Xavier Thomas is a name that may not be this high on some boards, but that is because of the depth on the Clemson roster. Thomas is an athletic pass rusher who needs to put on 15 pounds this offseason and could take the world by storm. A big senior year and lack of depth in the pass-rushing class for 2021 could help Thomas surge.

. Cornerback. Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Paulson Adebo. 30. player. 48

The Buccaneers are in win-now mode more than any team in the NFL with an aging Tom Brady at quarterback. While the Buccaneers will be tough competitors next season, they won’t be able to put down the defending champions. It will be a blast to watch, but don’t look for Brady to add to his ring collection in Tampa.

Paulson Adebo from Stanford was expected to declare for the 2020 draft and would have likely been a first-round pick. However, with a strong season in 2020, the cornerback could move even higher in the 2021 draft.

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