The Cleveland Browns linebackers are all graded within the top 48 linebackers in the NFL. Malcolm Smith is ranked 13th overall according to PFF. That made my eyes bug out seeing a linebacker from this team ranked that high after the play witnessed by fans so far this year. What has saved Smith is his above-average ability in coverage and overall lack of snaps.
Smith was the free agent picked up after the Mack Wilson injury. His addition has been a very positive one so far even if it seems situational to passing downs.