One of the top draft-eligible prospects from Oklahoma is edge defender Ronnie Perkins. Upon his return from suspension, the defense played at a high level, his presence as an edge defender was definitely a force to be reckoned with.
Prior to recent mock drafts, Perkins was seen as a day two prospect. Most recently Daniel Jeremiah put him in his first-round mock draft. One team that could use the services of Ronnie Perkins would be the Cleveland Browns. Editor Jeff Risdon wrote about his fit with the team.
Perkins offers a lot of pass-rushing juice as a player who can line up at DE on either side of the formation. His quick get-off and strongman style of play is an interesting and unexpected combination from a player who is built much more like a more traditional 3-4 OLB.
Despite the lither size, Perkins does not offer a lot of potential outside of rushing the passer. He doesn’t have great lateral wiggle or vision to do more than attack the opposing backfield, at least early in his career. His suspension and gaps in his game likely keep Perkins from being a first-round pick, and there will be other players at the position who offer more at No. 26. If he’s still on the board when the Browns pick in the second round, Perkins would make an exciting young talent who fills a specific role for the team and the potential to make a real impact. – Browns Wire’s profile of Ronnie Perkins
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