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Cleveland Browns: 7-Round 2018 mock draft, Vol. 5

By Peter Smith

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 29: Sammie Coates of the Cleveland Browns looks on during the NFL International Series match between Minnesota Vikings and Cleveland Browns at Twickenham Stadium on October 29, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 29: Sammie Coates of the Cleveland Browns looks on during the NFL International Series match between Minnesota Vikings and Cleveland Browns at Twickenham Stadium on October 29, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images) /
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TOLEDO, OH – OCTOBER 27: Rocky Rockets mascot on the sidelines against Ohio Bobcats at Glass Bowl on October 27, 2016 in Toledo, Ohio. Ohio defeated Toledo 31-26. (Photo by Andrew Weber/Getty Images)
TOLEDO, OH – OCTOBER 27: Rocky Rockets mascot on the sidelines against Ohio Bobcats at Glass Bowl on October 27, 2016 in Toledo, Ohio. Ohio defeated Toledo 31-26. (Photo by Andrew Weber/Getty Images) /

Round 4: Olasunkanmi Adeniyi, EDGE, Toledo –- 6-2, 248 lbs. (Listed)

  • 67 solo tackles (6.6 percent), 28 tackles for loss (18.7 percent), 12.5 sacks (29 percent), 3 forced fumbles and an interception in two seasons.

Ola Adeniyi is an undersized pass rusher that could provide a huge change up from Myles Garrett, Emmanuel Ogbah and Carl Nassib. He’s got speed to beat opponents around the corner but likes to counter that with physicality, getting opponents to over set outside and going right at them to get them off balance, taking advantage and then attacking the quarterback.

Adeniyi has played a Leo role for the Rockets, so he has experience on his feet as well as out of a three-point stance. He’s a relentless effort player that flies around, chases down running plays or giving second and third efforts going after the quarterback.

He could be utilized off the ball for the Browns, even if it’s just to move him around to different spots to attack the quarterback. His immediate value would be as a pure pass rusher, especially if the Browns wish to continue having Garrett kick inside to the 3-tech, having Adeniyi play the right end spot and giving them more speed. Because Garrett demands so much attention, it could open up some opportunities for Adeniyi to get to the quarterback.

For opponents accustomed to blocking huge bodies like Garrett and Ogbah, Adeniyi is a big change and could put a lot of stress on opponents. Be it offensive tackles, tight ends or backs helping in pass protection, it’s an adjustment to having to block a smaller pass rusher with that type of quickness.

Testing will be critical for Adeniyi, but he looks impressive from an athletic standpoint on tape. He should have no problem finding a home on special teams on coverage units. The Browns are operating from a position of strength when it comes to defensive ends, but being able to add a pure pass rusher like Adeniyi could allow them to create more pressure from a variety of sources and give their defense a lot of options.

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