Browns' Draft: Brandon Cisse Could Boost Secondary

0:00On March 27, the Cleveland Browns hold 9 picks in this year's NFL Draft, and their first in the second round comes at number 39 overall. ESPN reporter Field Yates recently mocked South Carolina corner bag Brandon Sissy to them there, addressing a clear-need opposite-star Denzel Ward. The Browns currently rostered just 6 cornerbacks, including Ward, Tyson Campbell, who arrived mid-season last year in a trade that sent Greg Newsom the second to Jacksonville, and a few others like Dom Jones and Miles Hardin. Newsom, a former first-rounder from 2021, signed with the New York Giants as a free agent after struggling post-trade. Fans and analysts worry about the secondary's depth, especially with Ward's history of injuries like concussions. Cleveland has leaned on defense for years, but needs reliable players who stay on the field. Sissy ranks as a top five cornerback prospect in this class. The 20-year-old stands 6-feet tall with great athleticism, excels in man coverage, and

1:00shows run-stopping skills. He tallies 65 tackles, 10 pass breakups, and two picks across college stops at North Carolina State and South Carolina. Meanwhile, the Browns have a track record of unearthing corner talent in mid-to-late rounds under General Manager Andrew Berry, like recent picks. Martin Emerson and Cameron Mitchell, adding Sissy could shore up their backfield for a strong upcoming season.