Cleveland moved from No. 59 to No. 52 in the 2021 draft to…
Cleveland moved from No. 59 to No. 52 in the 2021 draft to select linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, sending Carolina Nos. 52 and 113 for Nos. 59 and 89. Carolina selected Terrace Marshall at 59 and later moved the 89th pick, while Cleveland landed a high-impact linebacker who reached the Pro Bowl. Both sides created value, but Owusu-Koramoah gives Cleveland the narrow edge.
Carolina Panthers Received
- pick 2021 2nd round pick (59th overall, Terrace Marshall)
- pick 2021 3rd round pick (89th overall subsequently traded, Nico Collins )
Cleveland Browns Received
- pick 2021 2nd round pick (52nd overall, Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah )
- pick 2021 4th round pick (113th overall subsequently traded, Derrick Barnes)
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
Cleveland sent picks 59 and 89 to Carolina for picks 52 and 113 during the second round of the 2021 draft. The Browns selected Notre Dame linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah at No. 52. Carolina used No. 59 on receiver Terrace Marshall and later dealt the No. 89 selection, while Cleveland moved the fourth-round piece in another transaction.
Why the Value Separated
Owusu-Koramoah is the strongest individual result in the exchange. His speed and range translated quickly to Cleveland's defense, and he developed into a Pro Bowl-level linebacker. Even with the later neck issue that interrupted his career, his best seasons supplied the Browns with premium defensive production from a pick acquired by moving up only seven spots.
How the Deal Aged
Carolina's process still deserves credit. The Panthers gained a third-round asset for a short move and kept enough flexibility to continue trading. Marshall did not become the long-term receiving answer they hoped for, but the extra No. 89 pick retained substantial market value and became part of a broader chain of moves. That keeps this from being a lopsided verdict.
Final Verdict
Cleveland earns a B+ because it identified the best player produced directly by the deal and received high-end NFL performance from him. Carolina gets a B for accumulating value and preserving options, even though its direct player outcome was weaker. The difference is modest: both clubs had a logical strategy, but Owusu-Koramoah's established impact places the Browns slightly ahead. Carolina's added selection also meant the Panthers did not have to depend on Marshall alone for the transaction to retain value.