Micah Parsons is one of the best LB prospects to come through the college ranks in several years. The Penn State standout officially ended his collegiate career and declared his eligibility for the 2021 NFL Draft on Thursday. Parson is opting out of playing for the Nittany Lions and will instead focus on draft preparation.
The 6-3, 245-pound off-ball backer is widely projected as a top-20 overall talent. He’s been in the top 10 in many preseason mock drafts.
Expect the Cleveland Browns scouting department to pay special attention to Parsons. With a young group that includes Mack Wilson, Sione Takitaki and B.J. Goodson as the top three, a dynamic player like Parsons would instantly vault to the top of the position group and make a big impact right away.
My brief scouting two cents on what I’ve seen from Parsons, including one game in person thus far: he’s got a lot of Lance Briggs to his game. And I think Briggs belongs in the Hall of Fame.
