The Cleveland Browns added some interesting players in the third day of the NFL Draft, capping off an impressive draft haul.
Through the first two days of the NFL Draft, the Cleveland Browns already did some impressive work. Selecting Greg Newsome in Round 1 while adding Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah and Anthony Schwartz on day two. Cleveland continued their impressive work as they added some more players to their already impressive draft.
Offensive and Defensive linemen in Round 4
The Browns started off with Cincinnati offensive James Hudson with the 110th overall pick. Hudson figures to be a swing tackle for Cleveland and perhaps an eventual starter in the future, but for now they added some depth on a position group that really needed it.
After trading down, it was time to go back to bolstering he defense. The selection? Ohio State defensive tackle Tommy Togiai. Togiai has the potential to be a key impact player for the Browns and part of rotation in the middle of their defensive line. Selecting Togiai will help make up for the fact that the team moved on from Sheldon Richardson.
Another linebacker?
For those clutching to incorrect assumptions about this Browns regime, it may be time to look away for the next pick. Cleveland added their second linebacker of this draft in West Virginia’s Tony Fields. The 5th Round selection is a bit undersized, but plays well in coverage, is able to go sideline to sideline, and is good against the run.
Depth in the secondary and an intriguing selection with their final pick
Understanding the need for depth in the defensive backfield, the Browns 6th Round selection was safety Richard LeCounte. LeCounte is someone who can be aggressive at times, but may be able to work his way into being a backup. Considering there may be a vacancy at backup safety after next season, this could be a good selection for Cleveland.
At pick 211 the Browns made their final selection, the versatile Demetric Felton. Felton is someone who was a wide receiver at UCLA, but was announced as running back when picked. Kevin Stefanski should be able to be creative using him in the passing game. That is if he ends up making the team when it is all said and done.
