The Browns on Saturday selected DE Isaiah McGuire with the 126th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
A native of Tulsa, Oklahoma, McGuire was a dominant starter his final two college seasons with the Tigers and amassed 13.5 sacks in that span. He led the Tigers with six sacks in 2021 and led them again with 7.5 sacks in 2022 and was a second-team All-SEC selection in 2022. McGuire also totaled 27 tackles for a loss in his final two college seasons.
"Isaiah is a long defensive end with some good pass rush upside," Browns Director of Player Personnel Dan Saganey said. "A guy that we view as potentially having inside, outside rush flex. We're going to be attacking up-the-field defense and looking forward to seeing him rush off of the edge. We do think he eventually has the ability to rush inside, as well. High-motor player who has been very productive in the SEC and again excited to add to the d-line any chance we get. Just like the o-line room, as well."
McGuire is the second defensive linemen the Browns have drafted in their 2023 class, joining third-round pick DT Siaki Ika.
The Browns initially received pick No. 126 in a trade with the Vikings during the draft last year. They have four picks remaining in the draft.
Check out photos of Browns 2023 fourth round pick Isaiah McGuire.
Missouri defensive lineman Isaiah McGuire runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Missouri defensive lineman Isaiah McGuire (9) plays against Vanderbilt in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Missouri defensive lineman Isaiah McGuire runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Missouri defensive lineman Isaiah McGuire runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Missouri defensive lineman Isaiah McGuire (9) plays against Vanderbilt offensive lineman Tyler Steen (54) in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Missouri defensive lineman Isaiah McGuire runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Missouri defensive lineman Isaiah McGuire during an NCAA football game on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022 in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Missouri defensive lineman Isaiah McGuire warms up before the start of an NCAA college football game between Missouri and Arkansas Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Missouri's Isaiah McGuire during a NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021 in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
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