The Browns Select DT Siaki Ika, Baylor – 98th Overall

The Cleveland Browns decided to go defense in the third round by selection dT Siaki Ika a defensive tackle out of Baylor with the 98th overall pick. Here is a scouting report for the new Brown. This via Draft Network.
TOP REASONS TO BUY IN:
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- Uncommon athleticism for his size
- Raw strength to hold the point of attack
- Upside to cut weight and become even more dynamic
- Prototypical size to occupy and keep linebackers clean
TOP REASONS FOR CONCERN
- Suddenness and agility are good for his size but not relative to all interior defenders
- Apparent lack of functional length poses challenges for block deconstruction
- Positional value and role may yield limited snap role
- Leverage inconsistencies versus double teams
Size (NFL Combine):
Height: 6′ 3”
Weight: 335 lbs
Arm Length: 32 3/8”
Hand Size: 10 1/4”
Athletic Testing (NFL Combine):
40-yard Dash: 5.39s
Vertical Jump: TBD
Broad Jump: TBD
Short-Shuttle: 4.99s
Three-Cone: 7.80s
Bench Reps: TBD
Ideal Role: Starting nose tackle in an odd-front heavy defense
Scheme Fit: Gap-penetration system
Prospect Comparison: Danny Shelton (2015 NFL Draft)
TDN Consensus Grade: 73.00/100 (Fourth-Round Value)
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