Siaki Ika Could Have Big Role In First Season
Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Siaki Ika could have the best chance of any of the team's rookies to have a significant role in his first NFL season in 2023. The Browns didn't have enough size or talent at defensive tackle last year, which is why they signed 325-pound Dalvin Tomlinson in free agency and used a top-100 pick on Ika, whose college weight fluctuated from 335 to 355 pounds. "You're not a dump truck anymore. You're a Ferrari now," defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz told Ika. The 22-year-old didn't impress scouts with his numbers at the scouting combine, but he has looked much more athletic on the field. Ika probably won't be an option in IDP leagues in his rookie year, but he should help improve Cleveland's run defense right away.
May 5, 2023
