Browns take Perrion Winfrey early in 4th round
The Cleveland Browns selected Oklahoma defensive tackle Perrion Winfrey in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, No. 108 overall.
Winfrey picked up steam in the draft process after being named MVP of the Senior Bowl. He registered 5.5 sacks during the 2021 season.
The Browns will use the former Oklahoma defensive tackle to beef up their defensive line. Their current interior defensive line features the likes of Jordan Elliott, Tommy Togiai, and Taven Bryan.
Scouting profile: Perrion Winfrey
| School | Height | Weight | 40 time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 6'4 | 290 | 4.89 |
Playing in an Oklahoma defense that often miscast him as a nose tackle - not to mention the constant twists and stunts required from its defensive linemen - likely didn't do Winfrey's draft stock any favors. But his flashes hinted at far more upside than the stat sheet would indicate, and when he got to show scouts what he could do in one-on-one reps at the Senior Bowl, he put on a show. Even if he's limited to a pass-rush specialist role early on, Winfrey has all the traits to provide immense value as a nightmare matchup for guards on the inside. He can beat you with quickness, power, and a refined set of rush moves. Given the time to develop counter moves and adjust to a more traditional role, there's Pro Bowl upside in Winfrey's game.