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Jacob Roach

PFF’s 10 highest-graded Browns’ defensive players vs. 49ers

It has been a historic start to the season for the Cleveland Browns and their defense, who have thrived under defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz. The rebuilt defensive line has been exceptional and elevated both the linebackers and the defensive backs. With the defensive line eating blocks Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah has been all over the field showing the freak athlete he is game after game. It doesn’t take long when watch this defense to see that they play fast, aggressive, and smart.

They have been smothering in man coverage with Martin Emerson Jr. taking a big step forward in his second season.

It truly has been fun to watch this defense play and they went up against one of the NFL’s most potent offenses this year and held them under 20 points. Let’s take a look at the 10 players that stood out the most against the 49ers according to PFF and how they graded those players.

LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah

Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Overall: 89.8

Run Defense: 65.3

Coverage: 90.3

DE Alex Wright

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Overall: 73.4

Pass Rush: 53.5

Run Defense: 66.1

DT Dalvin Tomlinson

Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports

Overall: 72.9

Run Defense: 58.4

Pass Rush: 78.6

DE Ogbo Okoronkwo

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Overall: 71.7

Pass Rush: 63.8

Run Defense: 69.9

S Juan Thornhill

Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports

Overall: 70.9

Coverage: 70.3

Run Defense: 58.7

DE Myles Garrett

Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports

Overall: 66.3

Pass Rush: 74.9

Run Blocking: 69.1

DT Maurice Hurst

Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Overall: 59.7

Pass Rush: 57.7

Run Defense: 60.5

CB Denzel Ward

Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports

Overall: 54.5

Coverage: 52.0

Run Defense: 65.1

CB Martin Emerson Jr.

Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Overall: 54.1

Coverage: 51.2

Run Defense: 64.6

S Rodney McLeod

Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Overall: 54.1

Coverage: 54.9

Run Defense: 57.2

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