Orakpo Confident He Can Play Linebacker

Mary Kay Cabot wrote a nice piece on Brian Orakpo today. The focus of the piece was his ability to play linebacker in the Browns' 3-4 defense. In the article, Orakpo brings up a very good point: he's already played linebacker in a 3-4 defense. While Texas runs a base 4-3 defense, Will Muschamp has thrown in a few 3-4 packages in which Orakpo played the role of an outside linebacker. It isn't a ton of experience, but he's clearly shown the ability to play back off the line of scrimage.

Orakpo would be an idea fit for the Browns, and is likely the most realistic option for them if they want to target the defensive side of the ball.

Also mentioned in the article is the fact that Orakpo has met with the Browns twice this offseason. Linebackers coach Matt Eberflus took a trip to Texas to put Orakpo through some drills. The Browns then invited him to Cleveland for a full visit in early April.