Browns take former Michigan star Jabrill Peppers

The Cleveland Browns have selected safety Jabrill Peppers out of Michigan with the 25th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.

Selected with the pick acquired in an earlier trade-back deal with the Houston Texans, Peppers brings some all-important versatility to the Browns' defensive backfield.

His wide-ranging skill gives him potential to be a do-it-all chess piece of sorts at the next level, lining up at safety, slot corner, or even as a sub-package player in the box.

The demonstrated playmaking ability with the ball in his hands also provides some major value on special teams as a return man.

Peppers is the second of two first-round picks used on the defensive side Thursday night, joining No. 1 overall pick Myles Garrett as a potential foundation piece for the ongoing rebuild.

Jabrill Peppers Bio

Position: S
School: Michigan
College Experience: Junior
Height: 5-11
Weight: 213 lbs.

Strengths

• Extremely versatile talent that can play slot, safety, or linebacker in certain packages.
• Big hitter who spent a ton of time at linebacker for Michigan.
• Can change the game as a returner or running back.
• Excellent sideline-to-sideline coverage.

Weaknesses

• Below-average ball skills, only one interception in his entire Michigan career.
• Average performer when asked to play deep safety. (NFL)
• Is often a step behind in diagnosing plays, relies too much on athleticism to react.
• Reportedly tested positive for a dilute sample at the scouting combine.

Combine Results