The Browns picked the best available player in the second round of the NFL draft.
Buckeyes defensive tackle Michael Hall Jr. celebrates a stop on third down during first half action in the football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington, Indiana on Saturday, September 2, 2023. Ohio State won 23-3.BEREA, Ohio -- The Browns went back to the Buckeye well in the second round of the draft, drafting defensive tackle Michael Hall Jr. with the No. 54 overall pick in the second round.
A two-year starter at Ohio State, he earned top defensive lineman honors for the National Team at the Senior Bowl in January. He might need to add bulk in the pros, but his pass-rush win-rate was second among FBS defensive tackles. The 33rd Team’s Greg Cosell writes: “Showed natural quickness off the ball in the run game with a snap to his movement, especially in confined spaces. Quick, explosive hand usage to break down OL in the run game. Excellent balance and body control.
Browns assistant GM Catherine Raiche said Hall’s ability to rush the passer from the interior is a premium trait and something NFL teams covet.“We saw all the things you look for at the position ,” Cook said.
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