Browns' Day 3 Draft Picks: Upside, Grind, and Roster Battles

0:00On April 27, Cleveland Brown scooped up some real gems on day 3 of the NFL draft, focusing on guys with upside, switch-up skills, and unique journeys. We're talking tight-ends Joe Royer from Cincinnati, and Carson Ryan from BYU, linebacker Justin Jefferson from Alabama, center Parker Brailsford also, from Alabama, and quarterback Taylin Green from Arkansas. These late picks ain't about instant stars, they're about earning spots through Cam Grind. Rayer brings steady hands with 79 catches, 938 yards, and 7 scores over his last two college years at 6 foot. 5. 250 pounds. He blocks solid, and catches clean and traffic. Ryan matches that production with 45 grabs for 620 yards his final year, but he stands out finishing through contact, adding, that tough edge. Jefferson tallied 79 tackles at Alabama, flashing speed to close on plays fast, though he needs to bulk up against blocks.

1:01That sets him up for special teams right away. Brailsford offers smarts and flex across the interior line, starting at guard before owning center, where he loves calling shots amid death battles. Green's the wildcard, who slid but lit up the senior bowl with mobility and playmaking chaos. Brown's might stash him on practice squad to polish mechanics, but his traits could draw other teams if he pops in preseason. These spots like these get locked in August sweat, so watch these dudes battle for roles in turn projection into real roster mean. Stay locked in with NFL News Today, AI-powered updates.