Cleveland Browns pre-free agency 7-round 2021 NFL Mock Draft

The Browns correctly prioritize the secondary and defensive line over the linebacker corps, but there is a need for run support and coverage ability from box players. That’s where ROVERs like Hamsah Nasirildeen come in. He’s 6-3 and 220 pounds and an excellent tackler, and since he played safety in college, he’ll naturally be faster better in coverage than nearly every linebacker.

He can roam the box and fill multiple roles no matter the situation. Cleveland will be playing five or more defensive backs on nearly every snap, so finding safeties who can function as linebackers when needed is important.

Cleveland needs speed at wide receiver, and while Tylan Wallace was timed at 4.39 seconds in the 40-yard dash this offseason, his game film doesn’t show a player quite that fast. He’s far from slow, however, and lived downfield in college. He’s a true vertical threat, and did show the ability to be more than that, although his route tree was not as diverse as one would hope from a top prospect. He’s a player that should be under strong consideration in the second round if he’s available, as his combination of verticality and fantastic ball skills make him a great fit with Baker Mayfield.