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5 Cleveland Browns UDFAs with a chance to make the team

By Josh Brown

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 21: Solomon Ajayi #14 of the Liberty Flames and Jessie Lemonier #11 react after a defensive stand during the first quarter of the 2019 Cure Bowl against the Georgia Southern Eagles at Exploria Stadium on December 21, 2019 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 21: Solomon Ajayi #14 of the Liberty Flames and Jessie Lemonier #11 react after a defensive stand during the first quarter of the 2019 Cure Bowl against the Georgia Southern Eagles at Exploria Stadium on December 21, 2019 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – NOVEMBER 23: PK Kier #6 of the Virginia Cavaliers rushes past Elijah Benton #31 of the Liberty Flames in the second half during a game at Scott Stadium on November 23, 2019 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images) /

2. Elijah Benton, Safety, Liberty

According to cleveland.com’s Terry Pluto, Benton is a player that Browns’ scouts loved on tape and cant wait to get on the field. That came out after the Browns drafted Grant Delpit in the draft, so take that for what you will.

While the Cleveland Browns did a solid job filling the safety position with free agents Karl Joseph and Andrew Sendejo, they are both only on one-year deals. That opens the door for a young safety like Benton to sneak on the back end of the roster.

Benton, like Solomon Ajayi, spent his college years at Liberty University. Benton played in 44 games for Liberty, making 26 starts. During his time there, he totaled 205 tackles, 85 of those came in his senior season, nine passes defended, two interceptions, a sack, and a forced fumble. Benton has a smallish frame at 6-1 205 pounds that could be a concern against NFL players.

He was also unable to show off his athletic ability during a pro day as, like teammate Soloman Ajayi, it was canceled by COVID19. While it does not sound like a player that jumps off the page, the Browns see something they like, so he has a chance.

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