BEREA — The Cleveland Browns made their second defensive pick of the draft when they selected Alabama linebacker Justin Jefferson at pick No. 149 in the fifth round.
Here’s our instant draft grade of the pick and our rapid analysis of the pick.
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Alabama LB Justin Jefferson to Browns at pick No. 149 NFL draft grade: Instant reaction
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This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Browns draft grade, breaking down why they took Justin Jefferson
Reporting by Chris Easterling, Akron Beacon Journal / Akron Beacon Journal
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