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Browns: 4 undrafted free agents with the best chance to make the 53-man roster

Which UDFAs have the best chance to make the roster?

From wide receiver Cedric Tillman to center Luke Wypler, the Cleveland Browns utilized their seven picks in the 2023 NFL draft to add depth and future contributors to their roster. They then added even more rookies to their roster, signing a couple of handfuls of undrafted free agents to their roster. While linebacker Mohamoud Diabate headlines this group, there is more than one player with a shot to make the final 53-man roster by the time training camp concludes.

Who has the best bet to see themselves on the active roster when Week 1 rolls around? Here are four undrafted free agents at positions of need who fit the bill.

Browns: UDFA LB Mohamoud Diabate named player to watch

Could the UDFA linebacker make an impact in Cleveland?

The 2023 NFL draft came to a close, and there is always a mad race to sign undrafted free agents afterward. For the Cleveland Browns, they shoveled out a ton of money to Utah linebacker Mohamoud Diabate to get him to training camp. And Draft Wire’s Jeff Risdon thinks he has a chance to make an impact:

“Diabate is a former EDGE who converted to inside linebacker, but he’s built more like a tall safety (he’s 6-3/229). Moves very well in space and can both blitz and cover, making Diabate an ideal sub-package player who offers a ton of potential on special teams units.”

With both Anthony Walker Jr. and Sione Takitaki suffering season-ending injuries, Diabate could end up making the initial 53-man roster until both players are healthy. With the sheer athleticism to compete, Diabate can at least contribute on special teams when suited up.

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15 late-round prospects Broncos could target in 2023 NFL draft

Here’s a quick look at 15 late-round prospects the Broncos could target in the 2023 NFL draft.

The Denver Broncos do not have first- or second-round picks to use in the 2023 NFL draft, so in order to have a great class (barring a trade up), general manager George Paton will have to find gems in the mid and late rounds of the draft.

The Broncos currently have five draft picks: Nos. 67 and 68 overall in the third round, No. 108 in the fourth, No. 139 in the fifth and No. 195 in the sixth. Denver does not currently hold a pick in the seventh round, but the club might acquire additional picks through draft-day trades.

Paton has made six trades through his first two drafts with the Broncos, trading down four times. It wouldn’t be surprising to see him trade down again this year to add more picks.

Today, we’re taking a quick look at 15 prospects that Denver could target in the fifth, sixth and seventh (late rounds) of the 2023 NFL draft.

Titans completed top-30 visit with Utah LB Mohamoud Diabate

The Titans recently completed a top-30 visit with Utah LB Mohamoud Diabate.

The Tennessee Titans have reportedly brought in Utah linebacker Mohamoud Diabate for a top-30 visit, according to Justin Melo of The Draft Network. He is also expected to visit the Minnesota Vikings.

The Utah product had an impressive 2022 campaign, finishing with career-highs in tackles (58), tackles for loss (13.5) and sacks (five).

Diabate played multiple roles in college and brings some versatility with him after serving as a defensive end for two years before moving to an off-ball linebacker.

For more information on the 6-foot-3, 221-pound linebacker, check out this scouting report from The Draft Network’s Joe Marino, who projects that Diabate will go somewhere in the fifth round.

The Titans could certainly be in the market for a linebacker at some point in the draft, as the jury is still out on guys like Monty Rice and Azeez Al-Shaair as full-time starters.

However, with the Titans having a lot of needs on offense, Day 3 feels like the sweet spot for when they’ll start considering defensive players. If that’s the case and the aforementioned fifth-round projection holds up, Diabate could be an option.

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Vikings to host athletic linebacker on a top-30 visit

The Minnesota Vikings are hosting athletic Utah linebacker Mohamoud Diabate for a top-30 visit.

The Minnesota Vikings are continuing to bring in talent for a top-30 visit. According to The Draft Network’s Justin Melo, the Vikings are bringing in Utah linebacker Mohamoud Diabate for a top-30 visit.

Dabate is a very talented player that started his career at the University of Florida as a four-star recruit. He ended up transferring to Utah before the 2022 season where he started off his Utes career back at The Swamp facing his old team.

A taller, fast linebacker at 6030 and 220 lbs, Diabate is at his best around the line of scrimmange shooting gaps and rushing the passer. He has room to grow in coverage, but the athletic profile is a net positive for Diabate.

Patriots’ full 7-round 2023 mock draft 6.0

A full seven-round 2023 NFL mock draft for the Patriots after free agency.

The first wave of the NFL free agency period has come and gone, and the New England Patriots have seemingly dialed down the activity of moves. So it’s a perfect time for another mock draft.

As with the previous mock drafts, we have shifted to a what the Patriots will do, rather than what we would do approach. For anyone that has followed the team over the years, they typically have some surprises in store when the draft board goes live.

It’ll be fun to see how the real thing goes down in April. Until then, here is our latest seven-round 2023 NFL mock draft for the Patriots.

2023 NFL Mock Draft: Browns have luxury of taking best player available after free agency

The Browns have put themselves in a good position heading into the NFL Draft.

The Cleveland Browns had an efficient and successful NFL free agency period. Adding a big named defensive tackle and depth in the room, trading for a young and promising wide receiver in Elijah Moore, landing a true free safety, and bringing back a handful of their own, the Browns managed to stockpile new starters and add depth to their roster. And now this allows for them to enter the 2023 NFL Draft with the mindset of taking the best player available on the board rather than prioritizing a particular position. With players like wide receiver Marvin Mims and linebacker Ivan Pace Jr., there are plenty of mid-round prospects who meet the thresholds the Browns look for in young players as they fall back to pick 74.

Who can they come away with in this 2023 NFL Mock Draft?

Broncos met with LB Mohamoud Diabate at the Shrine Bowl

The Broncos met with Utah linebacker Mohamoud Diabate at the Shrine Bowl last month.

The Denver Broncos met with Utah linebacker Mohamoud Diabate at the East-West Shrine Bowl last month, according to The Draft Network’s Justin Melo.

Diabate (6-4, 222 pounds) was a “mac” inside linebacker for the Utes, but he is a versatile defender who can play as an outside linebacker as well.

After spending three years at Florida, he transferred to Utah for his senior season and totaled 58 tackles — 13.5 behind the line of scrimmage — five sacks, one pass breakup and one fumble recovery in 12 games last fall.

Mock drafts have varying opinions on Diabate’s draft stock. His average ranking is 274th overall, according to NFLMockDraftDatabase.com. That would put Diabate in the range of a late-round pick or undrafted free agent target.

The Broncos have a great history of finding UDFA gems. Perhaps Diabate could be a potential candidate to join the team’s list of success stories in 2023. Denver has five picks to use in April’s draft, but no selections in the seventh round.

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49ers 2023 prospect watch: LB Mohamoud Diabate does a little bit of everything

Here’s an NFL draft prospect name to keep an eye on with the 49ers: Utah LB Mohamoud Diabate.

The 49ers could find themselves in the market for a linebacker this offseason. Starting LB Azeez Al-Shaair is on track for unrestricted free agency, which could open a vacancy too large for one of their in-house options to fill. Given their success finding LBs in the draft, it wouldn’t be a surprise if they look to add some competition there should Al-Shaair walk, and Utah LB Mohamoud Diabate could fit the bill. He told Draft Network’s Justin Melo that the 49ers were among the teams that stood out in his Shrine Bowl meetings.

Diabate spent his first three college seasons at the University of Florida before transferring to Utah for his senior year. In 44 games he racked up 228 tackles, 24 tackles for loss, 10.5 sacks, one interception, two pass breakups and four forced fumbles.

While he flashed some pass rushing ability, his athleticism really stands out on tape. He looks fluid in coverage and gets sideline to sideline – both keys for LBs in San Francisco’s defense.

Looking at versatile prospects with good traits is how the 49ers have had success in the later rounds before. Diabate could be another Day 2 or 3 find at LB that helps shape the dominant 49ers defense.

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Two Gators dealing with injuries following Week 2 loss vs Kentucky

Florida is in danger of losing two key starters after the injury bug reared its ugly head in Week 2.

Two Gators left Saturday’s contest against the Kentucky Wildcats early due to injury. Starting right tackle [autotag]Michael Tarquin[/autotag] departed during the second quarter due to a lower leg injury, and sixth-year linebacker [autotag]Ventrell Miller[/autotag] returned to the locker room in the second half with the same diagnosis.

Following the game, Billy Napier didn’t have much information to give on the two.

“Ventrell’s a little bit banged up,” Napier said. “We’ll have an update for you next week,” Billy Napier said after the game. “Obviously, two injuries in the game with Ventrell and Mike Tarquin. Both are lower leg injuries, and we’ll give you that information later next week.”

The Gators lost Miller last year after Week 2 to a torn bicep. He didn’t play for the rest of the season, which caused [autotag]Mohamoud Diabate[/autotag] to shift into the starting position. Diabate is in Utah now and it would be either true freshman [autotag]Shemar James[/autotag] or [autotag]Scooby Williams[/autotag] to step up at linebacker if Miller is out for a while.

Tarquin’s backup is [autotag]Austin Barber[/autotag], who is a fine replacement for the first-year starter. The problem is Florida only has so many offensive linemen it trusts, and adding Barber to the starting group means less depth behind him. Kamryn Waites would be the next tackle up, and then the options get pretty slim.

Hopefully, Miller and Tarquin aren’t out for too long, and Florida doesn’t have to worry about it for too long. But Miller’s injury history is concerning and Napier’s non-update isn’t very reassuring.

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