Browns signed Florida State DT Marvin Wilson.
Wilson gets a $30K signing bonus as a priority UDFA. A heralded five-star prospect, Wilson (6’4/303) was rated the number one prospect in the state of Texas, sixth overall nationally from the 2017 freshman class and 171st all-time according to 247Sports. After a freshman year apprenticeship where he adjusted to the pace of the collegiate game, Wilson broke out in a big way as a sophomore, registering 553 snaps, 34 pressures, 25 stops, 42 tackles and 3.5 sacks in 12 games as he earned honorable mention All-ACC recognition. His development peaked in 2019 when he posted 44 tackles, 5.0 sacks and four PBU while being named as a semifinalist for the Bednarik Award. However Wilson took a demonstrable step back in 2020, recording just one sack and 10 pressures while experiencing a PFF defensive grade drop from 90.7 in 2019 to a 67.7 mark last year. His performance drop is evident on tape, as Wilson looked noticeably bigger which may have sapped some of the quickness and athleticism that made him special. His lack of special physical traits showed up at his pro day workout as well with a brutal 25.5 vertical jump, 4.91 shuttle and 23 bench reps, for an underwhelming 4.99 RAS. Wilson has vice grip like strength in his hands and brandishes a commendable toolbox of pass rush moves with good closing speed. Wilson is a war daddy type player.
