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4 Biggest Underdogs on the 2021 Cleveland Browns Roster

By Greg Newland

Dec 1, 2019; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Cleveland Browns linebacker Mack Wilson (51) looks over the Pittsburgh Steelers offense at the line of scrimmage during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. Pittsburgh won 20-13. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 1, 2019; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Cleveland Browns linebacker Mack Wilson (51) looks over the Pittsburgh Steelers offense at the line of scrimmage during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. Pittsburgh won 20-13. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /
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Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Tommy Togiai (72) tries to tackle Clemson Tigers quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) on a run during the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. /

3. Tommy Togiai, Defensive Tackle

If there is any hole on this roster, the eye quickly goes to defensive tackle. Sheldon Richardson and Larry Ogunjobi were the two starters in 2020, and both are currently off the roster. Jordan Elliott and Andrew Billings will be the favorites to land the starting job come week one, but rookie Tommy Togiai could be an underdog that really shines.

It may be a stretch to call the fourth-round pick from Ohio State an underdog, he was so productive at the collegiate level, but transitioning to the NFL is so difficult. However, I think Togiai has a real shot this year to be a big piece of the defense.

He may not steal the starting job from Elliott or Billings but look for him to solidify himself as the third defensive tackle on this roster and to make an impact immediately. Togiai has shown he can be a great run defender as well as collapse a pocket in passing situations.

There is no doubt that Togiai will need to work hard this offseason to make this happen, but his work ethic can easily make this possible. All of these players will be happy to have some normalcy back, and you will see young guys really prosper from the extra practice time compared to 2020.

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