By most accounts, the Cleveland Browns had a successful 2021 NFL draft. They addressed their 22nd-ranked pass defense by grabbing Northwestern cornerback Greg Newsome II, then traded up in the second round to snag Notre Dame linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah.
After adding free agents like Jadeveon Clowney, John Johnson III and Troy Hill—and drafting other defensive prospects like Ohio State defensive tackle Tommy Togiai—the Browns should have a vastly improved defense in 2021.
NFL Media draft analyst Chad Reuter gave the Browns an "A' grade for their draft class, while Pro Football Focus lead analyst Mike Renner tabbed Owusu-Koramoah as one of the biggest steals in the draft:
For Cleveland, however, the defensive overhaul—and the draft bargains—didn't end with Round 7.