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With the 170th pick of the 2019 NFL Draft in the fifth round, the Cleveland Browns selected K Austin Seibert (5-9, 213 lbs, Oklahoma).
“With the 170th pick in the 2019 Draft, the Cleveland Browns select Austin Seibert, K, Oklahoma.”
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) April 27, 2019
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Scouting Reports
The Athletic’s Dane Brugler projected him to be an undrafted free agent. Here is what Brent Sobleski said about Seibert:
Never a fan of drafting a specialist, but Austin Seibert is damn good. Kicked and punted at Oklahoma. Although, he's never really been tested beyond 50 yards.
— Brent Sobleski (@brentsobleski) April 27, 2019
Looks like Greg Joseph's time is over, and the Browns' heavy emphasis on special teams continues. https://t.co/bKFFVjqbsN
How He Fits the Browns
The Browns wanted some competition for Greg Joseph, and that’s what this pick is.
React Now
What do you think, Browns fans?
Poll
How do you grade the Cleveland Browns’ selection of K Austin Seibert at No. 170 overall?
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27%
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(415 votes) -
28%
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(429 votes) -
23%
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11%
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(179 votes) -
8%
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(133 votes)