Cleveland Browns 2021 NFL mock draft Week 13 edition offers defensive makeover
By Sam Penix
Andre Cisco was one of college football’s best ballhawks, picking off 12 passes and breaking up 13 more from 2018-2019. Unfortunately, he tore his ACL in 2020, ending his season after only two games. He’s got all the physical talent in the world – good size at 6-0 205 pounds, great speed, and elite range – but he struggled with consistency in college. That drops him to the fourth round here, but with his versatility and potential, he’s far too talented for the Browns to pass on. The possibility of Cisco roaming deep would allow Grant Delpit to move around closer to the line of scrimmage, where he can use his elite man coverage skills to their full potential. A double-high look with Cisco and Delpit would be almost unbeatable if both players can reach their respective ceilings.
Bubba Bolden is fast, physical, and versatile, and much like Cisco, could become a very good player at the next level if his overaggressiveness can be toned down a bit. His physical skillset would come in handy on special teams before he earns a role on defense, but with his talent and the need for multiple safeties in Woods’ defense, that would likely be sooner rather than later.