Cleveland Browns NFL Draft Grade and Recap
By Joe Wedra
Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Danny Shelton (Washington) poses for a photo with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the number 12th overall pick to the Cleveland Browns in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
The Cleveland Browns made their way through another NFL Draft, certainly not coming without controversy. The final class will be finalized without a quarterback taken, instead with a focus on re-building the trenches early and often.
While the overall class may have left some Browns fans dissatisfied, the spotlight on several players should shine bright enough to provide good vibes around the Cleveland fan-base. They passed on quarterbacks throughout the rounds — one would imagine “their guy” is already on their roster, ready for training camp to prove they have the potential to lead the Browns to the promise land (or at-least competing in December).
The picks are in, so the grades are in. They’re early … we all know it. However, it’s never too premature to break down each selection, projecting how the prospects will fare in 2015 and beyond.
So, without further ado, let’s jump right into the Cleveland Browns NFL Draft with full recaps and grades.
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DAY ONE
Here’s a pick that was projected by many before the first round kicked off and probably provided the Browns with the best need/value combination here. Shelton projects to be immediately involved in the Cleveland front-seven, receiving starting reps in key spots right away. Few defensive linemen were better than Shelton on tape and the Browns understood that his fit would be quite welcomed for the defensive front. Nice pick on a very solid player. <strong>Grade: A</strong>. DT. Washington. Danny Shelton. 12. player. 53
OL. Florida State. Cam Erving. 19. player. 53. Here’s one that came as a major surprise by many surveying the first round. Erving is able to play any position up front in the NFL, but there were plenty of other prospects on the board at this time. Lacking power and the punch to be a true mauler, Erving will have to prove he was worthy of a middle of the first pick. High ceiling, low floor. <strong>Grade: C+</strong>
Next: Day Two