2016 NFL Draft Midseason Grades For Every 1st Round Pick
By Erik Lambert
Cleveland Browns
Top Pick: Corey Coleman, WR, Baylor
For brief stretches this season, the Browns have seen exactly why they drafted Coleman so early. His speed is deadly and he can be a nightmare for defenses with the ball in his hands. The problem is his undersized body isn’t holding up well thus far. Injuries have continued to set back his progresss. He has played just two games to date, but had 173 yards on just seven catches. So there is plenty of promise but still lots for him to prove.
Grade: C+
Hidden Gem: Cody Kessler, QB, USC
It’s hard to imagine that a 6th round pick has the Browns thinking they might not have to get a quarterback early in 2017. Yet Cody Kessler has played pretty well so far when he’s gotten opportunities. In five games he has 947 yards, four touchdowns and an interceptions. Not bad numbers considering where he was drafted and the fact he’s a third string quarterback. If he can find way to stay healthy perhaps Cleveland has something there.