The defense of the Cleveland Browns had an impressive start to Thursday’s against the Philadelphia Eagles. They started the game by forcing an early safety to get Cleveland on the board first. Rookie undrafted free agent linebacker Mohamoud Diabate continued to show that he can be a nice depth piece for the team. He played fast diagnosing the play in front of him quickly and exploding to the ball to make a play.
Before exiting early with an injury, one he has been cleared of, Ronnie Hickman made another interception as he fights for a roster spot. The Browns also debuted new defensive tackle Shelby Harris as he works to get up to speed.
Here are PFF’s best Browns defensive players from their third preseason game against the Eagles.
DT Maurice Hurst II
Overall: 80.6
Pass Rush: 80.8
Run Defense: 61.2
S Tanner McCalister
Overall: 77.1
Coverage: 71.3
Run Defense: 64.2
CB Cameron Mitchell
Overall: 73.6
Coverage: 74.4
Run Defense: 62.8
DE Sam Kamara
Overall: 69.4
Pass Rush:64.5
Run Defense: 65.2
CB Lorenzo Burns
Overall: 67.4
Coverage: 67.3
Run Defense: 60.0
LB Mohamoud Diabate
Overall: 66.0
Coverage: 72.4
Run Defense: 48.8
LB Tony Fields II
Overall: 65.5
Coverage: 69.6
Run Defense: 54.2
DE Isaiah McGuire
Overall: 60.7
Pass Rush: 67.6
Run Defense: 47.0
DT Shelby Harris
Overall: 60.6
Pass Rush: 52.5
Run Defense: 65.4
CB Caleb Biggers
Overall: 59.5
Coverage: 51.0
Run Defense: 63.4
