We can read all of the draft magazines and in-depth breakdowns we want, and while some are truly fantastic (looking at yours, Dane Brugler), we still won't know a whole lot about the Browns' newest draft class until they take the field in Berea.
In order to pass the time, why not read another breakdown?
I had a chance to watch some cut-ups of Cleveland's draft class this week and took some brief notes. We'll roll these out with one or two per day this week. Next up, Alabama linebacker Mack Wilson.
THE BIO:
Name: Mack Wilson
Position: Linebacker
Age: 21
Height: 6-foot-1
Weight: 240 lbs
Hometown: Montgomery, Alabama
College: Alabama
Round selected: Fifth (155th overall)
Take a look at photos of new Browns LB Mack Wilson, the 155th pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.
Portrait of Alabama linebacker Mack Wilson during the NFL Scouting Combine, Saturday, March 2, 2019, in Indianapolis. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
Alabama linebacker Mack Wilson returns an interception against Tennessee during the second half an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Alabama's Mack Wilson runs the 40-yard dash at the Alabama's NFL Pro Day, Tuesday, March 19, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
FILE - In a Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016 file photo, Alabama linebacker Mack Wilson (30) tackles Florida running back Mark Thompson (24) during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, in Atlanta. Alabama has used freshman linebacker Mack Wilson and Nagurski Award winning defensive end Jonathan Allen (6-3, 291 pounds) as goal line blockers.(AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Alabama linebacker Mack Wilson (30) signals during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald (7) tries to escape pressure from Alabama linebacker Mack Wilson (30) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Alabama won 24-0. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Alabama linebacker Mack Wilson (30) intercepts a pass and returns it for a touchdown in the second half of the Sugar Bowl semi-final playoff game against Clemson for the NCAA college football national championship, in New Orleans, Monday, Jan. 1, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Clemson's Travis Etienne is stopped by Alabama's Xavier McKinney and Mack Wilson during the first half the NCAA college football playoff championship game, Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Alabama linebacker Mack Wilson (30) lines up for the play against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
THE TAPE: Although his film wasn't unusually impressive, Wilson is another defender who's fluid and has good instincts. He's physical, takes on and sheds blocks very well and is the type of presence a team should want in the box at middle linebacker. He has the lateral agility to track down running backs and limit gains, and also drop back in coverage. He sees himself as the best linebacker in the draft, even if he went in the fifth round. We'll see how he stacks these skills up in an effort to be a contributor at the pro level.
THE FIELD: Wilson and Sione Takitaki spent rookie minicamp learning and applying it, doing a good job of it while also battling through the limitations of a non-padded environment. There were no great run stuffs or big hits, because this wasn't a hitting session. For physical types like those two, that setup keeps a lot of what makes them effective under wraps. He's another one to watch once the pads come on.
THE FIT: Like much of this class, Wilson won't be counted on to make an immediate impact. That will give him time to acclimate and find his fit within Steve Wilks' defense, which is sure to use him at some point, as the coordinator has a history of using a variety of linebackers and a lot of sub packages. The Browns are in much better shape at the position than they were three weeks ago, thanks in part to the addition of Wilson.
