You don’t have to see the Cleveland Browns’ PFF grades to know the defensive line had a dominant performance over the Miami Dolphins last Sunday.
In the Week 7 victory, the Browns managed to have five defensive linemen ranked on Cleveland’s top-10 PFF defensive players list. Leading the way was none other than defensive end Myles Garrett, who collected an 85.5 overall grade. Right behind him was fellow standout defensive end Alex Wright, collecting a season-high 84.3 overall grade against the Dolphins.
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One unlikely hero was linebacker Jerome Baker, making excellent use of 16 snaps with an 86.6 overall grade. The king, however, at the top of this list was safety Ronnie Hickman, who had a season-best 92.3 overall grade and an elite 90.6 coverage grade. Throughout this list, many Cleveland Browns defenders had excellent performances in the Week 7 victory.
Take a look at the remaining top-10 defensive players from last Sunday’s win:
S Ronnie Hickman
Oct 19, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman Jr. (33) intercepts a pass intended for Miami Dolphins tight end Tanner Conner (80) during the fourth quarter at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images
Overall grade: 92.3
Run defense grade: 62.4
Pass coverage grade: 90.6
LB Jerome Baker
Oct 19, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns linebackers Devin Bush (30) and Jerome Baker (17) tackle Miami Dolphins running back De’Von Achane (28) during the first quarter at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images
Overall grade: 86.6
Run defense grade: 55.7
Pass coverage grade: 64.4
DE Myles Garrett
Oct 19, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) tackles Miami Dolphins running back De’Von Achane (28) during the second half at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Overall grade: 85.5
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Run defense grade:75.6
Pass rush grade: 75.6
DE Alex Wright
Oct 19, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Alex Wright (91) celebrates after a play against the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Overall grade: 84.3
Run defense grade: 69.5
Pass rush grade: 49.4
DT Mason Graham
CLEVELAND, OHIO – OCTOBER 19: Mason Graham #94 of the Cleveland Browns tackles De’Von Achane #28 of the Miami Dolphins during the second half of the game at Huntington Bank Field on October 19, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Overall grade: 79.0
Run defense grade: 78.2
Pass rush grade: 59.1
LB Devin Bush
Cleveland Browns linebacker Devin Bush (30) celebrates with Greg Newsome II during the second half of an NFL football game at Huntington Bank Field, Sept. 21, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio.
Overall grade: 78.0
Run defense grade: 78.9
Pass coverage grade: 67.1
CB Tyson Campbell
Oct 19, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns cornerback Tyson Campbell (7) breaks up a pass intended for Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) during the second quarter at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images
Overall grade: 74.2
Run defense grade: 48.9
Pass coverage grade: 79.9
DT Shelby Harris
Sep 21, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Shelby Harris (93) and defensive end Isaiah McGuire (57) celebrate after the Browns beat the Green Bay Packers at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Overall grade: 73.2
Run defense grade: 59.5
Pass rush grade: 78.4
DT Maliek Collins
CLEVELAND, OHIO – SEPTEMBER 21: Maliek Collins #96 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates after a sack against Jordan Love #10 of the Green Bay Packers during the third quarter at Huntington Bank Field on September 21, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Overall grade: 71.9
Run defense grade: 73.2
Pass rush grade: 68.8
DE Isaiah McGuire
Sep 21, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Isaiah McGuire (57) at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Overall grade: 71.7
Run defense grade: 76.8
Pass rush grade: 56.8
This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Browns PFF Grades: Defensive line dominates the Week 7 grades