Wasn't sure how to title this thread, but I thought we could highlight some of the guys who have been mocked to the Browns and look at their player profiles. I'll start with Felix Anudike-Uzomah.

It's best to check out the link on this one because there are videos, but here is the text.




Browns Film Room: Felix Anudike-Uzomah a perfect fit in the 2023 NFL Draft

Jacob Roach
February 20, 2023 8:14 am ET


The 2023 NFL draft process marches on as the combine is set to start in Indianapolis at the end of the month. Draft boards will continue to change over time as the team needs change with free agency in March. The Cleveland Browns need to add talent on the defensive line and Felix Anudike-Uzomah from Kansas State would be a great fit for the team.

The tape is fun with Anudike-Uzomah as you see a player that can be effective in both the passing game and the running game. Let’s take a look at some of the film and numbers from Anudike-Uzomah with Kansas State.

Felix Anudike-Uzomah by the numbers

Felix Anudike-Uzomah is a two-year starter with the Wildcats checking in at 6-foot-3 and 252 pounds who made 16 starts in the last two seasons. A productive player with K-State who tallied 8.5 sacks and 11 tackles for loss this season. In his sophomore season in 2021, he had 11 sacks and 14.5 tackles for loss.

He possesses good size and strength to go along with some nice bend and athleticism off the line of scrimmage. In his sophomore season, he forced six fumbles while tallying two more forced fumbles this past season.


Impressive strength and an elite motor

The most impressive aspect of Anudike-Uzomah’s tape is his motor that never quits on a play unless the whistle blows. He has a nasty bull rush to go with a plethora of pass-rush moves that make him such an effective rusher. His play strength jumps off the tape and when mixed with his motor if the defensive backs hold their coverage he will get home and make a big play.

Mix that with great hand usage to go with a swim move and a spin move that is just fun to watch. He is a relentless rusher that will never give up on a play and makes the kind of effort plays that coaches love to see.

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Sets the edge and makes an impact in the run game

Anudkie-Uzomah is a better run defender than a pass rusher because of his strength and hand usage. He fights through blocks at an impressive rate and isn’t easily moved around by opposing offensive lines. A disciplined run defender that doesn’t give up his assignment or the edge and then fights to make a play.

His situational awareness to locate the ball carrier after spinning away from a blocker is something to see. He is always aware of where the ball carrier is and sniffs the play out a lot. He isn’t a perfect run defender but would be an instant upgrade for the Browns.

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Causes for Concern and Weaknesses

The biggest concern I have is his limited versatility, he isn’t completely useless if you put him inside but he loses his effectiveness. In the NFL he needs to play as an edge rusher over the tackle pretty much exclusively. You lose some of his best aspects on the inside but he is more than effective enough to just play outside.

Some scouts are concerned with his experience level having less than 30 starts played in college. However, he has shown enough growth and good tape to think he will continue to improve overall.

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