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Cleveland Browns: 2019 7-Round mock draft, Vol. 3

By Peter Smith

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 15: Free safety Jabrill Peppers #22 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates after sacking quarterback Case Keenum #4 of the Denver Broncos in the fourth quarter on fourth down to seal the Browns 17-16 win over the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on December 15, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 15: Free safety Jabrill Peppers #22 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates after sacking quarterback Case Keenum #4 of the Denver Broncos in the fourth quarter on fourth down to seal the Browns 17-16 win over the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on December 15, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /
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LAWRENCE, KS – SEPTEMBER 29: Running back J.D. King #27 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys looks to rush against defensive tackle Daniel Wise #96 of the Kansas Jayhawks in the first quarter at Memorial Stadium on September 29, 2018 in Lawrence, Kansas. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)
LAWRENCE, KS – SEPTEMBER 29: Running back J.D. King #27 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys looks to rush against defensive tackle Daniel Wise #96 of the Kansas Jayhawks in the first quarter at Memorial Stadium on September 29, 2018 in Lawrence, Kansas. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) /

Round 5 (via JAX): Daniel Wise, DT, Kansas – 6-3, 290 lbs. (Listed)

  • 26 solo tackles (4.7 percent), 12.5 tackles for loss (18.9 percent), 17.5 sacks (23.8 percent) in 2018.

Yes, that Kansas. Daniel Wise has been a really nice player for the Jayhawks the past few seasons and his experience there has been really useful as it pertains to the NFL. Wise would also be the third player from his immediate family to play in the NFL as his father and brother, Dietrich Sr. and Dietrich Jr. were both drafted into the NFL. His brother was a fourth round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.

Daniel has played a ton as four and 5-tech defensive end in an odd front, so he’s accustomed to taking on blockers and having to beat blocks. Wise has also played the three quite a bit, so he can shoot gaps as an upfield penetrator.

The latter is more of Wise’s game. If he’s making a play, it’s far more likely to occur in the backfield than it is working to the ball carrier on Kansas’s side of the line of scrimmage. Wise has racked up 28.5 tackles for loss and 12 sacks in the past two seasons. Much of his success was due to his athleticism and being able to slip blocks, particularly with a swim move. One of the things he will have to prove is he can be effective when opponents can get their hands on him.

The Browns desperately need more help at the 3-tech defensive tackle and getting a player that can disrupt the line of scrimmage and make plays in the backfield would be ideal. Even if he’s depth to begin with, Wise gives them another player that can get after the quarterback from the interior. Save for Larry Ogunjobi, much of this production has come by moving defensive ends like Emmanuel Ogbah and occasionally Myles Garrett inside.

Wise is slated to participate in the Shrine Game. And like last year, the Shrine Game seems to have another couple defensive line gems that could be productive NFL players and Wise might be the best of the bunch. If his athletic testing is good, Wise projects to be a starter with a chance to be a Pro Bowl player. That could also have him move up significantly in the draft as well, but Wise is a nice looking prospect that fits exactly what the Browns need at their 3-tech defensive tackle.

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