Draft INSIGHT: LB Channing Tindall

ROUND 3 is usually Cleveland’s spot to draft a linebacker

The defense on this Browns’ roster has plenty of linebackers. But make no mistake about it, there is always a need for one more.

The Browns are an analytics team and analytics say to not pay linebackers. So with Cleveland owning the #78 pick in Round 3, this is a perfect place to pluck a young head hunter. Tindall is ranked number 79.

Tindall will get after it whether it is getting to the quarterback in a flash or chasing down a runner. He goes into offensive linemen with physicality. Very good coverage backer and a reliable tackler. Gets after the quarterback on the blitz with a great motor.

Specifics:

College: Georgia

Height: 6’-2”

Weight: 230 pounds

40-time: 4.47

Career Tackles: 108

Career Forced Fumbles: 1

Career Sacks: 12

Career Tackles for Loss: 16

Career starts: 23

Positives:

• Blazing speed
• Excellent acceleration
• Ideal reach
• Quickness a huge plus
• Outstanding in run support
• Sure tackler
• Hard worker
• Second Team All-SEC 2021
• Consistent hustler and fast
• Standout at Senior Bowl
• Exceptional coverage skills
• Will excel on Special Teams while waiting his turn
• Very quick with backpedals
• Impressive strength

Negatives:

• Needs to do better job with misdirection
• Sub-par play recognition
• Lacks ideal instincts
• Can improve shedding blocks
• Technique needs work
• More consistency in pursuit

Expert Draft Site Analysis

WolfSports.com

Overall, Tindall is an athletic linebacker with top-end speed to make plays from sideline-to-sideline against the run. The hope is that an expanded role and added experience will help him become a more consistent defender, but Tindall can at least be an excellent special teamer and dime linebacker. Impressive strength for an athletic linebacker. Has played snaps as a pure edge. Waited his turn at linebacker and worked his way into a significant role in final season.