Jarrick

Bernard-Converse

He’ll slot in as the third back behind Dylan Sampson and Jerome Ford for the time being. The rookie 23-year-old had a 79.2 PFF pass block grade in 59 total snaps in the preseason and could eventually replace Ford as the third-down back — he was a strong possibility for the Chargers practice squad had he made it unclaimed. The Browns also claimed CB Jarrick Bernard-Converse off waivers from the Jets.

Bernard-Converse (6'1/205) didn’t earn himself an invite to the combine but blazed a 4.39 40-yard dash at his pro day. A former four-year starter at Oklahoma State, Bernard-Converse transferred to LSU for his final season and finished the year with 44 tackles and two interceptions. A former first-team All-Big 12 player during his time with the Cowboys, Bernard-Converse has years of starting experience and decent size and speed to compete at the NFL level.

Bernard-Converse (6'1/200) spent less than a week in the transfer portal before deciding to make LSU his next destination. The former three-star recruit has been one of the more accomplished defensive backs to come through the transfer portal this offseason. Last season, Bernard-Converse was named first-team All-Big 12 for the Cowboys, as he posted 51 tackles, 11 pass breakups and one sack on the season per PFF.com. Now heading to LSU, Bernard-Converse will look to take his wealth of experience and playmaking ability to the SEC to help usher in the Brian Kelly era in Baton Rouge.

You won’t find many players in the transfer portal more accomplished than Bernard-Converse (6'1/200), who was named first-team All-Big 12 in 2021 after posting 51 tackles and pass breakups for one of the best defenses in the nation. Bernard-Converse has started 47 games for Oklahoma State and was a member of its 2018 recruiting class. The former three-star prospect should have a hot market, as he brings both a wealth of experience and production to whatever team is fortunate enough to land him.