The Cleveland Browns added even more athleticism to the linebacker room on day three, bringing in Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Justin Jefferson. He joins a room that already has Carson Schwesinger and Quincy Williams, and could be a force as a special teamer with his range and speed.

Jefferson joined local Cleveland radio station 92.3 The Fan to talk about his journey and how special it felt to hear his name called on TV, saying he had been drafted to play in the NFL.

"I might break down a little bit because I truly have come from humble beginnings. My dad passed away when I was younger. A lot of stuff just hasn't been the smoothest route for me. To have my name called on that TV, I'm just so happy and proud I can make my mom proud and my dad from above look down on me and smile a little bit. Jobs not done, most importantly."

"I might break down a little bit because I truly have come from humble beginnings. My dad passed away when I was younger. A lot of stuff just hasn't been the smoothest route for me. To have my name called on that TV, I'm just so happy and proud I can make my mom proud and my dad… pic.twitter.com/pZaIxBB7Zb

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