6 new AFC North players the Cleveland Browns should worry about
By Sam Penix
6 rival additions that should concern the Cleveland Browns in 2021
The Cleveland Browns got a lot better this offseason, but so did two other AFC North teams. Here are six players Cleveland must be wary of in 2021. No Pittsburgh Steeler is featured on this list, because, well, that team did not take a step forward.
6. Tylan Wallace, WR, Baltimore Ravens
Tylan Wallace was not the first reciever the Ravens selected, but he never should have been around in the late fourth round where he was taken. A poor pro day showing likely contributed to his slide, but his tape shows a much better athlete than he tested as being.
Wallace played almost exclusively on the right outside in college, consistently winning downfield. He easily stacked cornerbacks and showed superb ball skills, which he’ll need to haul in passes from his new quarterback.
5. Ar’Darius Washington, S, Baltimore Ravens
It should be a felony that Ar’Darius Washington was not drafted. He may be small, and had an underwhelming pro day, but very few collegiate players at any position were better than he was over the past two seasons.
It seems as if the Browns have a very difficult time with Tyrann Mathieu whenever they play him, and now they will have to face a honey badger clone at least twice a year. Washington plays with exceptional instincts, able to sniff out plays before they happen. This allows him to overcome his less-than-ideal physical traits and make a tremendous impact on the field. He’s a player who could easily turn the tide of a game with a single snap.