Browns pick Cincinnati DT Jowon Briggs: NFL draft profile, college stats, highlights

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The Cleveland Browns drafted defensive tackle Jowon Briggs with the 243rd overall pick. Here is a look at the newest Brown.

Jowon Briggs height, weight

Briggs is listed a 6-foot-1 and 297 pounds.

Jowon Briggs scouting report

Briggs is a force on the defensive line who is a strong run-stopper and shows flashes of being a stout pass rusher. He was able to accumulate 71 quarterback pressures in his five-year career between Virginia and Cincinnati. Although he's on the shorter side, he has a wide frame and is among the strongest at his position. Besides strength, his initial burst and hand strength are his two most impressive traits.

— Scott Springer, Cincinnati Enquirer

Cincinnati Bearcats offensive lineman Luke Kandra (67), left, and Cincinnati Bearcats defensive end Jowon Briggs (0) embrace after losing the NCAA college football game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati. Kansas won 49-16.
Cincinnati Bearcats offensive lineman Luke Kandra (67), left, and Cincinnati Bearcats defensive end Jowon Briggs (0) embrace after losing the NCAA college football game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati. Kansas won 49-16.

Jowon Briggs college: Where he went, what he majored in

Briggs finished his college career at the University of Cincinnati, graduating with a degree in physics and music focus, after spending two seasons at Virginia. He also earned a certificate in computer science from UC.

Jowon Briggs stats

Totaled 130 tackles with 14.5 for a loss and 8 sacks during his Bearcat career.

Oct 14, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats defensive end Jowon Briggs (middle) rushes from the line of scrimmage against Iowa State Cyclones defensive end David Caulker (left) and offensive lineman Jim Bonifas (right) in the second half at Nippert Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 14, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats defensive end Jowon Briggs (middle) rushes from the line of scrimmage against Iowa State Cyclones defensive end David Caulker (left) and offensive lineman Jim Bonifas (right) in the second half at Nippert Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Where is Jowon Briggs from?

Briggs is from Cincinnati and attended Walnut Hills High School.

Jowon Briggs highlights: What was his best game in college?

Briggs had four tackles and a sack in Cincinnati's win over Pittsburgh in the second week of the season.

What else to know about Jowon Briggs

Cincinnati Bearcats defensive end Jowon Briggs (0) pressures Baylor Bears quarterback Blake Shapen (12) in the XX quarter during a college football game between the Baylor Bears and the Cincinnati Bearcats, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati.
Cincinnati Bearcats defensive end Jowon Briggs (0) pressures Baylor Bears quarterback Blake Shapen (12) in the XX quarter during a college football game between the Baylor Bears and the Cincinnati Bearcats, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati.

  • Nicknamed "SilverBack," Briggs showed off his strength with the most bench press reps of anyone in the country (39) during the pre-draft process. He set the mark at the Big-12 Pro Day in Frisco, Texas.

  • Selected a team caption in 2023 for the Bearcats, earning honorable mention All-Big 12 after being first-team All-AAC in 2022.

  • Welcomed his third child, son, Zane, on Aug. 25, 2023 with wife, Nyjae. They also have an older son, Jowon, and a daughter, Reine.

  • He is an accomplished singer and musician, he served as a tenor in the UVA University Singers ensemble.

  • Played two seasons at Virginia, starting 14 games, Totaling 39 tackles, seven TFLs and four sacks and earned ESPN Midseason Freshman All-American honors in 2019.

  • He became only the fifth UVA freshman (true or redshirt) defensive lineman since 1986 to start a season opener … An accomplished singer

  • Played defensive tackle at Walnut Hills High School for head coach Gerry Beauchamp … Selected to play in the 2019 Under Armour All-America Game at Camping World Stadium …

  • Selected first-team All-Ohio after totaling 54 tackles and six sacks in 2018 at Walnut Hills, earning ECC Defensive Player of the Year.

  • As a junior, he made 47 tackles, three sacks and was named first-team All-ECC and second-team All-SWO District.

  • Competed in the throws for the Walnut Hills track and field team.

  • Rated a four-star recruit by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.com, and was ranked as the No. 60 overall recruit in the nation and No. 3 defensive tackle by Rivals.com.

Cincinnati Bearcats defensive lineman Jowon Briggs (18) chases Houston Cougars quarterback Clayton Tune (3) in the first quarter of the American Athletic Conference Championship football game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Houston Cougars at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. The Bearcats led 14-13 at the half.
Cincinnati Bearcats defensive lineman Jowon Briggs (18) chases Houston Cougars quarterback Clayton Tune (3) in the first quarter of the American Athletic Conference Championship football game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Houston Cougars at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. The Bearcats led 14-13 at the half.

This article originally appeared on The Repository: Browns take Cincinnati's Jowon Briggs in Round 7, NFL draft profile

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