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5 prospects for Cleveland Browns fans to keep an eye on at the 2023 Senior Bowl

The 2023 Senior Bowl will take place on Saturday in Mobile, Alabama.

MOBILE, Ala. — Considered the premiere event on the college all-star game circuit, the Senior Bowl will take place in Mobile, Alabama, on Saturday, Feb. 4.

With that in mind, let's take a look at five prospects who are playing in the game that Cleveland Browns fans should keep their eye on as potential targets during the lead-up to the 2023 NFL Draft.

Keeanu Benton, DT, Wisconsin

Entering the 2023 offseason, defensive tackle stands out as arguably the Browns' most glaring need. Fortunately for Cleveland, there will be plenty to pick from in this year's draft, including a few who are in Mobile this week.

That group is headlined by Wisconsin's Keeanu Benton, who ranks as Pro Football Focus' No. 7 defensive tackle and No. 70 overall prospect. At 6-foot-4 and 315 pounds, the 2022 third-team All-Big Ten selection isn't as polished of a pass-rusher as Cleveland often prefers, but possesses enough upside to make him an intriguing fit for new defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz's scheme.

Zacch Pickens, DT, South Carolina

A former 5-star prospect, Zacch Pickens possesses the type of pedigree that would likely be attractive to the Browns' front office. And while he struggled with consistency throughout his four-year career at South Carolina, the former top-10 recruit showed flashes of the type of talent that made him such a tantalizing prospect.

While he may not meet the age guardrails for Cleveland's front office -- he'll be 23 in March -- Pickens' pass-rushing prowess could make him an immediate contributor in his rookie season. He also lined up in multiple positions throughout his college career, displaying the kind of versatility that would make him an ideal fit in Schwartz's scheme.

Rashee Rice, WR, SMU

One of the most intriguing prospects in this year's class, Rashee Rice ranks as PFF's No. 9 wide receiver and No. 76 overall prospect. Other outlets are even higher on the first-team All-AAC selection, including The Draft Network, which ranks him as its No. 4 wide receiver and No. 26 overall prospect.

Measuring in at 6-foot-3 and 203 pounds, Rice possesses good size and was plenty productive -- he caught 96 passes for 1,355 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2022 -- during his college career. While Rice could fill a void in Cleveland's receiving corps as a big-bodied target capable of making big plays, it's also possible he'll already be off the board when the Browns make their first selection, which is currently scheduled to be No. 43 overall.

DeMarvion Overshown, LB, Texas

DeMarvion Overshown arrived at Texas as a four-star safety and left as an All-Big 12 linebacker. Ranking as PFF's No. 5 linebacker and No. 77 overall prospect, the 2020 Alamo Bowl Defensive MVP is an intriguing prospect, especially since he's still growing into his role.

Listed at 6-foot-4 and 220 pounds, Overshown will likely need to add some more size to be a consistent contributor at the next level. His natural coverage skills, however, would likely be viewed as a plus for Cleveland's front office and could allow for some flexibility in the team's use of Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah.

Jammie Robinson, S, Florida State

With Schwartz's arrival, the Browns find themselves in need of a safety capable of playing single-high coverage. And while Jammie Robinson isn't necessarily that, he does possess plenty of versatility, which could allow Cleveland flexibility in how it approaches its secondary in the rest of the draft free agency.

Ranking as PFF's No. 3 prospect and No. 39 overall prospect, the ACC Safety of the Year played 633 snaps in the box, 759 deep and 1,348 from the slot during his four seasons as a starter. His ability in the slot could prove especially attractive for the Browns, as they look to move Greg Newsome II back to the outside.

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