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Jihaad Campbell, Alabama, LB
6-foot-3
235 pounds
If Berry wants to draft Campbell, he will most likely have to use the 33rd overall pick (the first pick of the second round) to obtain the Alabama star linebacker.
What separates Campbell in this draft are his physical traits and position flexibility. Campbell had 117 tackles, 12 tackles for a loss, and five sacks during the 2024 season in Tuscaloosa. Measuring 6-foot-3 and 235 pounds, he demonstrated fantastic straight-line speed with 4.52 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine. He also had a 1.53 10-yard split and 127-inch broad jump, which shows his impressive short area burst and quickness.
Areas of Concern
The major issue on film, for me, is Campbell’s inability to stack and shed offensive lineman as they get to him on the second level. In simpler terms, as massive NFL offensive linemen get to the second level, they will look to get their hands inside on and lock on, preventing the linebacker from getting to the football.
Fit for the Browns
With ability to play multiple positions, cover multiple offensive plyers, blitz from various area on the field, and tackle in space, Campbell would be a great fit in Schwartz’s aggressive scheme. Campbell would be a three-down linebacker that can stop the run on early downs and blitz, play the defensive end, or cover on passing downs.
Jeffrey Bassa, Oregon, LB
6-foot-1
232 pounds
Bassa is a true hybrid linebacker and one of my favorite breakdowns during this past offseason. The unquestioned leader of the Dan Lanning defense, the former Duck finished his career with 236 total tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, and three interceptions. Bassa has elite change of direction, fluid hips, and outstanding short area burst. These traits make him outstanding in pass coverage along with the ability to blitz.
Areas of Concern
Bassa plays with great passion and intensity that consistently shows up on film. He has an incredible desire to get to the football and make every tackle. This aggression, though a great attribute for a linebacker, will cause Bassa to occasionally overrun plays, while losing gap integrity.
Fit for the Browns
Bassa, in Schwartz’s defense, will be an absolute heat seeking missile that will excite fans. In this scheme. linebackers have simple rules that allow them to play fast. In Cleveland, Bassa would be asked to tackle in space, cover running backs and tight ends, and blitz from multiple locations, all things he does at a high level.
Smael Mondon, Georgia, LB
6-foot-2
224 pounds
Mondon is a typical SEC linebacker who plays with the athleticism, explosion, and length that has defined defensive fronts in the conference. Mondon has high-level movement skills in both small areas and in open space. The former Bulldog runs a 4.58 40-yard dash with a 1.52 10-yard split. He has an incredible wingspan of 79-plus inches that allows him to stack and shed bigger offensive linemen. Mondon finished his career with 212 total tackles, 18 tackle a for loss, eight sacks, five passes defended, and one interception.
Areas of Concern
Right now, Mondon a relies on his raw physical skills to make plays more than his understanding of the game of football. As he enters the NFL, attention to detail coupled with his elite skill set will be the key for prolonged success.
Fit for the Browns
The Schwartz scheme is absolutely perfect for Mondon and would allow him to play early in his career. The physical strengths and traits of the former Bulldog cannot be taught. However, the finer details can. As Schwartz continues to teach Mondon the nuances of the NFL game, the Browns defensive coordinator can utilize his freakish talent and let him run to the football and makes tackles.
HT Cleveland.com
Jihaad Campbell, Alabama, LB
6-foot-3
235 pounds
If Berry wants to draft Campbell, he will most likely have to use the 33rd overall pick (the first pick of the second round) to obtain the Alabama star linebacker.
What separates Campbell in this draft are his physical traits and position flexibility. Campbell had 117 tackles, 12 tackles for a loss, and five sacks during the 2024 season in Tuscaloosa. Measuring 6-foot-3 and 235 pounds, he demonstrated fantastic straight-line speed with 4.52 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine. He also had a 1.53 10-yard split and 127-inch broad jump, which shows his impressive short area burst and quickness.
Areas of Concern
The major issue on film, for me, is Campbell’s inability to stack and shed offensive lineman as they get to him on the second level. In simpler terms, as massive NFL offensive linemen get to the second level, they will look to get their hands inside on and lock on, preventing the linebacker from getting to the football.
Fit for the Browns
With ability to play multiple positions, cover multiple offensive plyers, blitz from various area on the field, and tackle in space, Campbell would be a great fit in Schwartz’s aggressive scheme. Campbell would be a three-down linebacker that can stop the run on early downs and blitz, play the defensive end, or cover on passing downs.
Jeffrey Bassa, Oregon, LB
6-foot-1
232 pounds
Bassa is a true hybrid linebacker and one of my favorite breakdowns during this past offseason. The unquestioned leader of the Dan Lanning defense, the former Duck finished his career with 236 total tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, and three interceptions. Bassa has elite change of direction, fluid hips, and outstanding short area burst. These traits make him outstanding in pass coverage along with the ability to blitz.
Areas of Concern
Bassa plays with great passion and intensity that consistently shows up on film. He has an incredible desire to get to the football and make every tackle. This aggression, though a great attribute for a linebacker, will cause Bassa to occasionally overrun plays, while losing gap integrity.
Fit for the Browns
Bassa, in Schwartz’s defense, will be an absolute heat seeking missile that will excite fans. In this scheme. linebackers have simple rules that allow them to play fast. In Cleveland, Bassa would be asked to tackle in space, cover running backs and tight ends, and blitz from multiple locations, all things he does at a high level.
Smael Mondon, Georgia, LB
6-foot-2
224 pounds
Mondon is a typical SEC linebacker who plays with the athleticism, explosion, and length that has defined defensive fronts in the conference. Mondon has high-level movement skills in both small areas and in open space. The former Bulldog runs a 4.58 40-yard dash with a 1.52 10-yard split. He has an incredible wingspan of 79-plus inches that allows him to stack and shed bigger offensive linemen. Mondon finished his career with 212 total tackles, 18 tackle a for loss, eight sacks, five passes defended, and one interception.
Areas of Concern
Right now, Mondon a relies on his raw physical skills to make plays more than his understanding of the game of football. As he enters the NFL, attention to detail coupled with his elite skill set will be the key for prolonged success.
Fit for the Browns
The Schwartz scheme is absolutely perfect for Mondon and would allow him to play early in his career. The physical strengths and traits of the former Bulldog cannot be taught. However, the finer details can. As Schwartz continues to teach Mondon the nuances of the NFL game, the Browns defensive coordinator can utilize his freakish talent and let him run to the football and makes tackles.
HT Cleveland.com
