Round 4, Pick 126: Dorian Williams, LB, Tulane
The Browns were snake-bitten at linebacker in 2022 with Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, Anthony Walker, Jacob Phillips, and Sione Takitaki all on the IR by season’s end. Even if they were all healthy, there’s a need for more playmaking at the position, and they land that with Dorian Williams from Tulane.
Like JOK, he’s undersized at 6-foot-1 and 220 pounds, but never let that stop him from making a huge play. Williams showed off sideline-to-sideline speed throughout his career and broke out during his senior campaign with 132 tackles, five sacks, and two picks.
HUGE 4th down stop from Dorian Williams & @GreenWaveFB
— The American (@American_Conf) December 4, 2022
UCF 28 | TULANE 38#AmericanFB pic.twitter.com/xNv215NpFA
He proved he can hold his own in coverage while being a nightmare against the run due to his ability to see the play and get to the ball in a hurry. The one question is how his talent translates from the American Conference to the NFL but he’s more than worth the selection at this point.
Round 5, Pick 142: Tyler Steen, OT, Alabama
With their first of two picks in Round 5, the Browns head back to the offensive side of the ball — and again target an Alabama prospect in Tyler Steen from Alabama. Steen doesn’t fit the normal “guardrails” for Andrew Berry as a redshirt senior but they proved with Isaiah Thomas last season that they’re more relaxed on day three.
A former Alabama starter, Steen transferred to Alabama for one final season and proved to be a reliable blocker in the passing game and has plenty of athleticism. James Hudson didn’t do enough to win coaches over when he got a shot in 2022 and now has some competition to deal with.