The Cleveland Browns have ended the first night of the 2023 NFL draft by selecting Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman and Baylor defensive tackle Siaki Ika. Addressing two massive positions of need, the Browns go into day three of the draft with six picks, looking to add even more depth and talent to their roster.
Just as we did for Tillman, we take a peek behind the social media curtain to see how Browns fans reacted to the pick. And for the Ika selection, the reaction was a bit of a mixed bag as the Browns opted for a pretty limited run stuffer who will not offer much on passing downs.
For me the Siaki Ika pick has such limited upside
If you want a big DT then sign someone on the cheap in free agency like Al Woods & Poona Ford who are proven players, ready to play 400 snaps in 2023
Better to take more upside swings in the draft at 98 🤷♂️
— Jack Duffin (@JackDuffin) April 29, 2023
Browns needed to juice up their run D and Siaki Ika can do just that as a true nose tackle. Strong hands and good leverage allow him to hold the point and eat space. He’s also flashed the quicks to make plays himself: pic.twitter.com/ZELqIn7tU0
— Bobby Football (@Rob__Paul) April 29, 2023
With the 98th pick the #Browns select Baylor DT Siaki Ika. pic.twitter.com/pzRqTsto80
— MoreForYouCleveland (@MoreForYou_CLE) April 29, 2023
I heard you like run defense.
Welcome Siaki Ika! pic.twitter.com/FtIDaeeBHJ
— Nick Karns (@karnsies817) April 29, 2023
Jim Schwartz was in the war room cheesing after the Siaki Ika pick thats all I needed to see. #Browns pic.twitter.com/JBUqx1plj3
— WizKay (@WizKayTV) April 29, 2023
Andrew Berry saying Siaki Ika is fast “despite his dimensions” is my new favorite way of saying “he’s fat but athletic”
— mk 🍄 (@MKonSports) April 29, 2023
Siaki Ika was drafted with pick 98 of round 3 in the 2023 draft class. He scored a 2.75 #RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 1176 out of 1620 DT from 1987 to 2023. https://t.co/uoqmF3yyU5 pic.twitter.com/V1aYu7zBpO
— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) April 29, 2023
#Browns GM Andrew Berry says he won't compare Siaki Ika to Vita Vea. Instead, offers this: "If he turns into Vita Vea, we'll be very pleased."
— Noah Weiskopf (@BrownsWithNoah) April 29, 2023
Andrew Berry says #Browns identified DT Siaki Ika early in draft process.
— Noah Weiskopf (@BrownsWithNoah) April 29, 2023
Siaki Ika might not have tested well, but he's a plug-and-play NT. who will improve a team's run defense on day 1. Stout, strong, and nimble feet pic.twitter.com/AOPWHWyeV8
— Billy M (@BillyM_91) April 23, 2023
.@TonyGrossi is back with another breakdown, this time taking a look at #Browns new DT, Siaki Ika.
Do you like the pick? pic.twitter.com/POKmuz0Lgw
— ESPN Cleveland (@ESPNCleveland) April 29, 2023
Here’s one of my thoughts on new #Browns DT Siaki Ika from back in December.
For the record, his game speed/athleticism looks better than his RAS scores reflect. https://t.co/BiRH32blYc
— Matt Wilson (@CoachWilson66) April 29, 2023
#Browns Andrew Berry on Cedric Tillman and Siaki Ika pic.twitter.com/QXvkiyHiCC
— Fred Greetham (@FredGreetham9) April 29, 2023
SIAKI IKA IS THE PICK AT 98!!!!#Browns #DawgPound pic.twitter.com/6AsCzAOoMs
— Down With The Browns Podcast (@DWTB_) April 29, 2023
I love Siaki Ika. #Browns
— Joshua Keatley (@JoshKeatley16) April 29, 2023
Siaki Ika scouting report from a friend who covers #Baylor:
"He's massive. Like biggest guy I've ever seen in a Bears uniform big. Not much of a pass rusher but stout against the run. Funny too." #Browns
— Mikey McNuggets (@MikeLucasTV) April 29, 2023
#Browns GM Andrew Berry said they feel comfortable DT Siaki Ika can play in 4-3 system.
Said he could be on field together with DT Dalvin Tomlinson.— Scott Petrak ct (@ScottPetrak) April 29, 2023
Siaki!! Let's get to work!#NFLDraft | #DawgPound pic.twitter.com/KV4DkANDjp
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) April 29, 2023
No thank you pic.twitter.com/W276qTKM1X
— 𝚃𝙸𝙼 (@ItsTimTorch) April 29, 2023
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— Baylor Football (@BUFootball) April 29, 2023
