Jowon Briggs

Career Transactions

Originally selected by the Cleveland Browns in the seventh round (243rd overall) of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Key Notes

• Appeared in 59 games with Virginia (2019-20) and Cincinnati (2021-23), recording 170 tackles and 12 sacks in his career.
• Named captain in 2023.
• Started all 12 games in his senior season, earning honorable mention All-Big 12 Conference honors.
• Was named first team All-American Athletic Conference in 2022, starting all 13 games in his first season with the Bearcats.

Career Transactions

Originally selected by the Cleveland Browns in the seventh round (243rd overall) of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Key Notes

• Appeared in 59 games with Virginia (2019-20) and Cincinnati (2021-23), recording 170 tackles and 12 sacks in his career.
• Named captain in 2023.
• Started all 12 games in his senior season, earning honorable mention All-Big 12 Conference honors.
• Was named first team All-American Athletic Conference in 2022, starting all 13 games in his first season with the Bearcats.

Personal

• First name pronounced JOE-whan.
• Native of Cincinnati, Ohio and attended Walnut Hills High School.
• Married to wife, Nyaje, and has three children: Jowon, Reine and Zane.
• Was a tenor in the UVA University Singers ensemble.