Browns Draft Safety Jalen Huskey for Secondary Boost

0:00On April 9th, the Cleveland Browns are eyeing a boost for their secondary, drafting safety Jalen Husky out of Maryland with their 200, 48th pick in the 7th round. He's a 6'1, 196 lb veteran defensive back with solid stats like 176 career tackles in 11, interceptions over 45 games. This move aims to pair him with Grand Delpin on the back end. Ronnie Hickman, their restricted free agent safety, showed up for off-season workouts, but his future is uncertain, leaving a gap. The defense craves an explosive athlete who can cover ground, handle slots and tight ends, and bring versatility after Husky switched from cornerback, to safety mid-college career. Fans and analysts see Husky as a leader with real ball skills, strong tackling, and a willingness to defend the run, plus second team all baked in. Honors and a Shrine Bowl invite. His corner background adds match-of-value, making him one of the top returning starters in his program. Experts rank him 7th among

1:01draft eligible safeties, praising his man-coverage and deep-field play, though he needs work on speed, hip fluidity, pursuit angles, and bulking up his frame. Still, his interceptions and back-to-back games highlight that upside. Husky slots in as a versatile piece under coordinator Ted Monakino, giving the Browns more options in an upgraded secondary that could lock down. Opponents come next season.