The Cleveland Browns saw one of their young players burst onto the scene when they needed him most in 2023, and as a result, linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah is beginning to gather steam around the league.
Getting a Pro Bowl nod a year ago after originally being named an alternate, Owusu-Koramoah now enters his contract season in need of a new deal off the heels of his breakout campaign. And if he were to hit the open market, the Cleveland linebacker would have plenty of suitors.
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler polled various scouts, coaches, and executives around the NFL to conduct a poll on who the best linebackers are. And one executive sang the praises of the now fourth-year linebacker:
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“Many of us [scouts] loved his ability coming out [of the 2021 draft] but were concerned with his size, but he’s overcome that and he makes plays all over the field…You can live with the lack of instincts in some areas because he’s a playmaker with a quick trigger to the ball.”
Anonymous NFL executive via ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler
Where Owusu-Koramoah fell on Fowler’s list might shock you. Here are all of the linebackers who received recognition and where they fell in this poll’s rankings:
Dec 17, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, USA; San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (54) reacts during the second half against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 17, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) is tackled by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith (18) and defensive end Brent Urban (97) during the first half at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 27, 2020; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills outside linebacker Matt Milano (58) in action against the Los Angeles Rams during the third quarter at Bills Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 17, 2023; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Baltimore Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen (6) warms up before a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 12, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) is sacked by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton (32) during the fourth quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William…
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