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How Adrian Clayborn’s release affects Cleveland Browns draft

By Nick Swanson

BEREA, OHIO - AUGUST 18: Defensive end Adrian Clayborn #94 of the Cleveland Browns listens to a teammate during NFL training camp on August 18, 2020 at the Browns training facility in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
BEREA, OHIO - AUGUST 18: Defensive end Adrian Clayborn #94 of the Cleveland Browns listens to a teammate during NFL training camp on August 18, 2020 at the Browns training facility in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /
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STATESBORO, GA – OCTOBER 19: Shai Werts #1 of the Georgia Southern Eagles moves the ball on a keeper as Tarron Jackson #9 of the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers gives chase at Paulson Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Statesboro, Georgia. (Photo by Chris Thelen/Getty Images) /

212th overall – Tarron Jackson, Coastal Carolina

Coastal Carolina sprung into the national spotlight as they went undefeated in the regular season this past season. Their only loss came in an overtime thriller against Liberty, who they were originally supposed to face in the regular season before the game was canceled, in the FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl. One of the biggest surprises was the rise of Tarron Jackson, who you may know as the guy that terrorized Zach Wilson in their matchup against BYU.

Jackson was dominant in his four years at Coastal Carolina. He is a massive individual, coming in at 6-foot-2 and 260 pounds. Jackson was the biggest contributor to a defense that was extremely fun to watch, especially when it comes to rushing the passer. He was a force coming off the edge and dominated wherever he lined up along the defensive line. With the size of a prototypical edge rusher, Jackson will most likely start out as a rotational guy as he continues to develop at the next level.

Over the past two seasons, Jackson really stepped up his play as a pure pass rusher. He became “the guy” on defense his junior year and didn’t look back. Since really bursting on the scene in 2018, Jackson has recorded 168 total tackles, 37.5 tackles for loss, 21 sacks (18 in the last two seasons), five forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries.

His size and length make him one of the best late-round options in this year’s draft. Wherever Jackson gets drafted to, watch out for him in a couple of seasons.

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