Browns picks profiled by Dane Brugler

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4. PERRION WINFREY | Oklahoma 6035 | 290 lbs. | SR. Maywood, Ill. (Lake Park) 8/15/2000 (age 21.70) #8 BACKGROUND: Perrion (PAIR-ee-ahn) Winfrey grew up in West Chicago before his mother (Chantel Walker) moved them to the suburbs. He started playing football in the fifth grade and attended Lake Park High, where he was a three-year letterman playing defensive end and defensive tackle on defense and tight end on offense. Winfrey earned All-Conference honors as a junior with 32 tackles and 7.0 sacks. As a senior, he finished with 43 tackles and 8.0 sacks, again earning All-Conference honors. A three-star defensive tackle recruit out of high school, Winfrey was the No. 128 defensive tackle in the 2018 recruiting class and the No. 49 recruit in the state of Illinois. He received an offer from Virginia Tech and interest from dozens of other Power 5 programs, but his academics made him a non-starter for most teams. After not qualifying for Division I, Winfrey attended Iowa Western Community College, where he posted 27 tackles, 10.0 tackles for loss and 4.0 sacks as a freshman. As a sophomore, he finished with 28 tackles, 13.0 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks. A four-star JUCO recruit, Winfrey was the No. 1 defensive tackle and the No. 1 JUCO recruit overall in the 2020 recruiting class. He received scholarship offers from Alabama, LSU, Penn State, Texas and others before committing to Oklahoma. Winfrey opted out of the 2021 bowl game and accepted his invitation to the 2022 Senior Bowl, earning Game MVP honors.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES 2018: Iowa Western Community College 2019: Iowa Western Community College 2020: (11/8) 19 6.0 0.5 0 3 0 Oklahoma; Second Team All-Big 12; Blocked FG 2021: (12/12) 23 11.0 5.5 1 0 0 Oklahoma; Second Team All-Big 12; Opted out of bowl game

Total: (23/20) 42 17.0 6.0 1 3 0 HT WT ARM HAND WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP COMBINE 6035 290 35 1/4 10 1/4 84 3/4 4.89 2.85 1.71 - - - - - (no jumps, shuttles, bench – left ham) PRO DAY - - - - - - - - - - - - - (DNP – left hamstring pull at Combine)

STRENGTHS: Intimidating size with rare wingspan and length ... plays like a bull in a China shop ... heavy, powerful hands to beat up and displace blockers ... forces his way through bodies with rip/swipe moves to create his own rush lanes ... able to scrape laterally until he finds the weak spot on the line of scrimmage ... uses his length to lock out and control blockers ... outstanding effort to chase plays up and down the line ... forceful tackler with outstanding grip strength to finish once he gets his hands on the ball carrier ... blocked a FG in 2020 ... outstanding backfield production with 40.5% of his tackles occurring in the backfield ... dominant Senior Bowl performance during the week and earned game MVP honors. [185]

WEAKNESSES: High cut with lower body stiffness ... below average change of direction skills ... struggles to break down in small spaces (like the backfield), leading to missed tackles and production left on the field ... too willing to sacrifice his balance for the bull rush, slamming into blockers and ending up on the ground ... plays with tall pads and allows blockers to get underneath him ... marginal instincts and flows with the action instead of tracking the football ... undisciplined and still maturing on and off the field (nine penalties in his 23 games at Oklahoma) ... most of his weight is in his upper half ... averaged only 1.9 tackles per game in 2021 and didn’t have more than three tackles in any game as a senior.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Oklahoma, Winfrey lined up at nose guard in former defensive coordinator Alex Grinch’s 3-3-5 base scheme. It was tough to get an accurate read on him in the Sooners’ slanting front, however, his skills were unleashed at the Senior Bowl and allowed him to show scouts his flashes of dominance. Winfrey has an imposing frame and length that no blocker wants to deal with, playing with the shock in his hands to jar blockers or toss bodies from his path. His tendency to play tall and inability to break down and be flexible leads to missed plays in the backfield. Overall, Winfrey needs to improve his pad level and play discipline, but his size, energy and the power in his hands help him to terrorize blockers. He has NFL starting-level traits.

 

GRADE: 2nd Round (No. 53 overall)

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17. JEROME FORD | Cincinnati 5104 | 210 lbs. | rJR. Tampa, Fla. (Armwood) 9/12/1999 (age 22.63) #24

BACKGROUND: Jerome Ford attended Armwood High School in Mango, Fla., where he contributed on offense, defense and special teams. Ford was part of a crowded backfield at Armwood and shared snaps with Erin Collins (NC State, Northern Illinois) and Brian Snead (Ohio State, Austin Peay), who were both highly recruited. As a senior, he finished with only 22 carries for 159 yards (7.2 average) and two touchdowns. But the coaches found a home for him at slot receiver to get him on the field, and Ford responded with 42 catches for 827 yards (19.7 average) and eight touchdowns as Armwood advanced to the 2017 Class 6A state championship game. Ford also lined up on defense in the front seven and notched seven tackles and a pair of sacks. He finished his high school career with 22 total touchdowns and scored four different ways (12 receiving, four rushing, three kick returns, three fumble returns). Ford also lettered in track and set personal bests of 10.50 in the 100 meters and 21.96 in the 200 meters. A four-star recruit out of high school, Ford was the No. 12 all-purpose back in the 2018 recruiting class and the No. 66 recruit in the state of Florida. He compiled an impressive offer list, including Cincinnati, Nebraska, North Carolina and Tennessee. But once Alabama got involved his senior year, Ford couldn’t say no to Nick Saban and signed with the Crimson Tide. He redshirted in 2018 and started the 2019 season opener but fell behind Najee Harris and Brian Robinson Jr. on the running back depth chart. After the 2019 season, Ford entered the transfer portal, saying he never felt comfortable with Alabama’s culture. He had several Power 5 programs reach out, but his connection with Gino Guidugli (Cincinnati’s former running backs coach and now offensive coordinator) led him to the Bearcats. Ford graduated with his undergraduate degree (December 2021). He elected to skip his final season and enter the 2022 NFL Draft. He accepted his invitation to the 2022 Senior Bowl. [31]

YEAR (GP/GS) CAR YDS AVG TD REC YDS AVG TD NOTES 2018: (4/0) 7 37 5.3 0 0 0 0.0 0 Alabama; Redshirted 2019: (4/1) 24 114 4.8 3 2 11 5.5 0 Alabama; Started the season opener 2020: (10/1) 73 483 6.6 8 8 51 6.4 0 Cincinnati 2021: (13/13) 214 1,319 6.2 19 21 220 10.5 1 Cincinnati; First Team All-AAC; AAC Championship Game MVP; Led AAC in rushing Total: (31/15) 318 1,953 6.1 30 31 282 9.1 1 HT WT ARM HAND WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP COMBINE 5104 210 30 5/8 9 1/8 73 1/4 4.46 2.61 1.56 31 9’10” - - - (no shuttles or bench press – choice) PRO DAY 5104 211 30 7/8 8 7/8 74 1/8 - - - - - 4.22 7.31 - (stood on Combine runs and jumps)

STRENGTHS: Runs with an effective mix of size and speed … quick-footed with the lateral agility to change his gaps while staying square … efficiently collects his feet in the open field with the plant-and-go burst to frustrate pursuit angles … has a take-it-the-distance linear gear with three rushes of 75-plus yards in 2021 (40-yard dash confirmed his speed on tape) … flashes compact power and keeps his feet pumping through contact to make it difficult on tacklers … shows soft hands on screens and wheel routes … adapted well with the Cincinnati program (head coach Luke Fickell: “He embodied the ‘humble and hungry’ culture we have built here.”) … only one season of starting wear and tear on his body … excellent production in 2021, becoming just the fifth player in school history to reach 1,300 rushing yards in a season.

WEAKNESSES: Spotty creativity at the line of scrimmage, and will hesitate without a clear point-of-entry … inconsistent run patience, and runs into traffic … needs to improve his timing to hit the lane as it develops … runs with high pads and takes too many blows to his body … exposes the ball and increases the odds of it coming loose (six fumbles on his 316 offensive touches at Cincinnati) … inconsistent pass protection technique and base strength … missed one game as a senior because of a left ankle injury (November 2021).

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Cincinnati, Ford became the Bearcats’ lead back as a junior in former offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock’s spread RPO offense. The Alabama transfer was a key reason behind Cincinnati’s run to the 2021 College Football Playoffs, leading the AAC in rushing and matching the school record for rushing touchdowns (19) in a season. Ford has the lateral footwork and body strength to keep plays alive, flashing the open-field juice to gash defenses (averaged 6.1 yards per carry in his career). However, his vision and patience lack consistency, and he needs to improve his ball security and blocking to maintain the trust of his coaches. Overall, Ford has room to improve his eyes and timing at the line of scrimmage to be more of a creator, but he has an effective blend of size, strength and speed with upside catching the football. He can provide a punch to an NFL team’s depth chart.

GRADE: 6th Round

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44. MICHAEL WOODS II | Oklahoma 6011 | 204 lbs. | SR. Magnolia, Texas (Magnolia) 3/19/2000 (age 22.11) #8

SUMMARY: Michael “Mike” Woods II was a three-year starting receiver at Magnolia High, where he combined for 155 catches, 2,988 receiving yards and 41 touchdowns in 31 games over his final three prep seasons. A three-star recruit, he originally committed to SMU before following Chad Morris to Arkansas when he became the Razorbacks’ head coach. After three seasons, he sought out a more explosive offense and transferred to Oklahoma for the 2021 season. Woods has a long, slender frame with some build-up speed to stack coverage on vertical patterns. He uses his length to reach back or snatch the ball outside of his frame, but focus drops plagued him during his career. He is a linear route runner and lacks the instincts or stem deception to routinely snap his hips and create easy separation. Overall, Woods displays a rangy catch radius and long-striding athleticism, but doesn’t have any special qualities to distinguish him on an NFL depth chart.

GRADE: Priority Free Agent

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23. ISAIAH THOMAS | Oklahoma 6047 | 266 lbs. | rSR. Tulsa, Okla. (Memorial) 12/3/1998 (age 23.40) #95

BACKGROUND: Isaiah Thomas, who is one of four children, grew up in Tulsa with his mother (Leslie Sones). He fell in love with basketball at an early age (he is named after the NBA Hall of Famer) and started playing youth football at age 7. Thomas enrolled at Memorial High and earned immediate starting reps at defensive end as a freshman. As a senior, he posted 71 tackles and 11.0 sacks and was named a U.S. Army All-American. Thomas also played all four years on offense, initially at offensive tackle before moving to tight end as a senior (seven touchdown catches). Thomas played basketball all four seasons and, after losing in the state title game as a junior, he helped lead Memorial to the 2017 Class 5A state championship. He led the team with 11.2 points and 10.0 rebounds per game as a power forward/center. A four-star recruit out of high school, Thomas was the No. 20 weakside defensive end in the 2017 recruiting class and the No. 4 recruit in the state of Oklahoma. He considered offers from Alabama, Missouri and Tennessee, but in the end, he looked to stay in-state and committed to Oklahoma over Oklahoma State. Thomas earned his undergraduate degree (May 2021). He elected to skip Oklahoma’s 2021 bowl game and accepted his invitation to the 2022 Senior Bowl.

STRENGTHS: Long, moldable frame and looks the part ... heavy-handed rusher who gets blockers moving in reverse ... go-to rush move is a forceful chop/swipe to knock down the reach of blockers ... long-arm and spin moves have improved with each game ... able to make himself skinny to barrel through gaps ... good pursuit from the backside ... holds ground vs. double-teams and not easily rerouted in the run game ... sees through blocks to contain the run on the edge ... four forced fumbles the past two years ... outgoing people-person with a positive attitude that helped make him a senior captain in 2021 ... led the team in sacks each of the past two seasons.

WEAKNESSES: Average athlete ... tight-hipped and change-of-direction lags ... below-average tackler and leaves too much production on the field ... plays out of control, which puts a dent in his ability to finish ... doesn’t have the technique or know-how to quickly shed blocks once engaged ... pass rush quickly loses life once his initial attack is stymied ... uninspired secondary moves ... inconsistent motor and may shut down before the whistle ... arrested and charged with misdemeanor DWI (June 2021) and didn’t play the season opener vs. Tulane.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Oklahoma, Thomas lined up at defensive end (usually the field side) in former defensive coordinator Alex Grinch’s 3-3-5 base scheme. Although he doesn’t have the same athleticism or rush skills as teammate Nik Bonitto, he led the Sooners in sacks each of the past two seasons. Thomas is a stout edge-setter and creates consistent movement at contact when he rushes with momentum, displaying inside/outside versatility. However, he is slow to collect his feet, redirect or break down in space, and the missed plays/tackles pile up on tape. Overall, Thomas has subpar get-off quickness and finishing skills, but he has NFL-level size, length and strength to be a rotational defensive end in a 4-3 base defense, kicking inside in sub packages.

GRADE: 4th-5th Round

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10. DAWSON DEATON | Texas Tech 6054 | 306 lbs. | rSR. Frisco, Texas (Frisco) 5/6/1999 (age 22.98) #50

BACKGROUND: Dawson Deaton, who is one of three children, grew up in Frisco and attended Frisco High, where he was a four-year letterman. After seeing time at offensive tackle as a freshman, he moved to a tight end role in 2014 as a sophomore. Deaton moved to center as a junior and earned Second Team All-District honors. As a senior in 2016, he saw action at both center and guard and helped Frisco to an 8-3 record and playoff appearance for an offense that rushed for 2,861 yards and 31 touchdowns. He earned First Team All-District honors as a senior. A three-star recruit out of high school, Deaton was the No. 6 center in the 2017 recruiting class (three spots behind Creed Humphrey) and the No. 86 recruit in the state of Texas. He received 20 scholarship offers and narrowed that to a top five of Army, Houston, Kansas, Mississippi State and Texas Tech. As the son of a pair of Texas Tech grads, Deaton grew up rooting for the Red Raiders, which led him to signing with them along with his high school teammate Jack Anderson, who was picked in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills. Deaton’s daughter (Parker) was born in October 2019. His older brother (Jaxson) played on the offensive line at Army (2016-19). Deaton graduated with his degree in marketing (December 2020) and is enrolled in the graduate program. He accepted his invitation to the 2022 East-West Shrine Bowl.

STRENGTHS: Athletic blocker who can efficiently unlock his lower body flexibility … functional lateral footwork in his pass sets with the body control for sudden adjustments … processes things quickly and patiently and doesn’t play panicked … developed recognition skills vs. stunts and delayed pressures … quick with his hands for early connection … continues to rework his hands post-contact to adjust his positioning … voted a two-time team captain … earned Academic First Team AllBig 12 honors each of the past four seasons … experienced with double-digit starts at center each of the past three seasons.

WEAKNESSES: Top-heavy body type with lean lowers … inconsistent leverage in the run game, and lacks the leg power to drive defenders off their spot … only average length, and leaves his chest vulnerable to power … his hand placement often lands wide, sacrificing his pad level as he attempts to recover … has the hand strength to snatch, but the sustain is inconsistent (two holding penalties on the 2021 tapes studied) … finds himself off balance at times in space when working up a level … has a history of minor shoulder injuries that need to be checked out … scouts say he cross-trained at guard and tackle in practice, but is likely a center-only in the NFL. [148]

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Texas Tech, Deaton was a staple at center in former offensive coordinator Sonny Cumbie’s version of the Air Raid offense. He was a two-time team captain for the Red Raiders and earned All-Big 12 honors three consecutive years at center. In the run game, Deaton tends to rely more on athleticism than power and will need to play with improved leverage and balance through contact to hold up vs. NFL defensive linemen. As a pass blocker, he moves well laterally and keeps his head on a swivel (pressures allowed were hard to find on his 2021 tape). Overall, Deaton isn’t a drive blocker, and he battles anchor issues, but he is a solid blocker in the run game and in pass protection thanks to his movements, smarts and patience. He can be an NFL backup center in the right situation.

GRADE: 6th-7th Round

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That should be that lol

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23 hours ago, LondonBrown said:

Dawson Deaton, who is one of three children, grew up in Frisco and attended Frisco High, where he was a four-year letterman. After seeing time at offensive tackle as a freshman, he moved to a tight end role in 2014 as a sophomore.

Interesting position rotation... could be our blocking TE early, then see if grows into RT role.

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A 300# "blocking TE" who's actually capable of taking on DL 1:1 ?  Sign me up..

[Riffer X]

Great work London.