This is the second part of looking at the 2023 undrafted free agents that the Cleveland Browns have signed. Check out part one here! This list consists of two safeties, one linebacker, one cornerback and an edge rusher.
Hickman who is nicknamed ” Rocket” played three years at Ohio State. In 2021, Hickman had 99 tackles, one sack and two interceptions. However, Hickman’s numbers slid down a little in 2022. He had 53 tackles and one interception.
Hickman earned second-team All-American by the Associated Press. Hickman is physical and is a great tackler. He will come in handy when it comes to stopping the run.
Charlie Thomas played five years with the Yellow Jackets. During his Junior year, Thomas recorded 70 total tackles with ten of those being for a loss. Furthermore, Thomas, can also produce turnovers. He had three interceptions and one forced fumble in 2021. His numbers went up during his 2022 season. He had a career high 112 tackles with 10.5 of those being for a loss.
The former Yellow Jacket ranked top 5 in the ACC in total tackles in 2022. Thomas can read plays well and find a way to get to the football to make tackles. He is the second player from Georgia Tech to be signed by the Browns. Cleveland also signed running back Hassan Hall.
Biggers started his college career at Bowling Green where he played 21 games and recorded 100 career tackles for the Falcons. However, he decided to transfer to Boise State in 2021. During his senior year he recorded 34 tackles for the Broncos. Biggers gained another year of eligibility and got to play in 2022. He had 39 tackles with five of them being for a loss. The Bronco also had one sack and one interception. He was an All-Mountain West honorable mention
Diabate is 6 foot 3 and weighs 253 pounds. He started his career in SEC where he played for the Florida Gators. He had 170 career tackles with the Gators and 5.5 career sacks. Diabate transferred to Utah for the 2022 season. He produced 58 tackles and a career-high five sacks with the Utes. In addition, he ranked second in the PAC 12 for tackles for a loss with 13.5. According to NFL Analyst Lance Zierlein, “Diabate is a physical tackler with a pretty good feel for sifting through the trash to find the ball between the tackles.” The former Utah player will get his shot at earning a spot on the team come spring.
McAllister is the second Ohio State safety that signed with the Browns. He is 5 foot 10 and weighs 191 pounds. The safety played most of his college career at Oklahoma State. He racked up 123 total tackles one interception during his career as a Cowboy. However, he then transferred to Ohio State for his 6th year of eligibility. He racked up 24 total tackles and was a ballhawk with three interceptions. McAllister will look to earn a spot on the Browns roster come this Spring.
This concludes looking at the Browns 2023 undrafted free agents.
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