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Jacob Roach

PFF’s 10 highest-graded defensive players vs. Chiefs

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When the defensive starters were on the field for the Cleveland Browns in Kansas City against the Chiefs, they gave fans plenty to look forward to. It started with former Chief Juan Thornhill breaking perfectly on a pass and returning it for a pick-six. Granted that wasn’t against Patrick Mahomes but it was still something nice to see from Thornhill.

The defensive line, again without Myles Garrett, showed exactly why some people think they can be a top-flight unit. All in all, there was plenty to like from the Browns and this is who stood out the most according to PFF in Saturday’s preseason finale.

S Juan Thornhill

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Overall: 96.7

Coverage: 95.0

Run Defense: 60.0

DE Ogbo Okoronkwo

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Overall: 93.4

Pass Rush: 73.3

Run Defense: 87.2

LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah

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Overall: 88.0

Run Defense: 68.2

Coverage: 70.0

DT Maurice Hurst Jr.

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Overall: 84.8

Pass Rush: 92.8

Run Defense: 44.1

LB Mohamoud Diabate

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Overall: 83.8

Run Defense: 79.6

Coverage: 68.0

CB Martin Emerson Jr.

Cleveland Browns cornerback Martin Emerson Jr.

Overall: 82.6

Coverage: 83.0

Run Defense: 60.0

DE Jeremiah Martin

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Overall: 80.5

Pass Rush: 73.9

Run Defense: 69.2

LB Tony Fields II

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Overall: 80.0

Run Defense: 67.2

Coverage: 77.5

DE Za'Darius Smith

Overall: 79.4

Pass Rush: 65.6

Run Defense: 69.6

LB Matthew Adams

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Overall: 79.0

Run Defense: 67.7

Coverage: 74.5

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