Ohio State 2021 NFL draft breakdown – Baron Browning

We’re breaking down Ohio State players eligible for the NFL draft. Here are the pros and cons of linebacker Baron Browning.

The cons for drafting Baron Browning…

Browning has some issues he needs to work through for the next level. While in college he did well to adjust and call plays for the Buckeyes he is a little raw here and will need time to adjust to the NFL. I think Browning is a little scheme-specific and should be used where he can attack downhill and not be asked to cover often. He should be able to get there but will need work early in his career.

Most of the knocks on Browning has to do with his processing. Sometimes Browning is a little slow to process a quick play and can be a step slow in reacting. His sideline-to-sideline play will develop if he can see and react a little faster, but if the play takes a second to develop Browning will thrive. I would want him blitzing or coming downhill in run support early in his career rather than recognizing a play and staying in coverage.

Browning is late third to the middle of the fourth round pick right now. A good showing at the Senior Bowl can help, but the processing will be an issue for some teams. He has a high upside and can be a three-down linebacker sooner than later.

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