Browns' Draft Strategy: Face Time Matters

0:00On March 22nd, NFL teams get 30 top visits with draft prospects each year to chat and run medical checks. The Cleveland Browns under General Manager Andrew Barry stand out for leaning hard on these meetings. In the last three drafts, they picked 20 players and eight of those had visited Cleveland first, making up 40 percent. Beyond the picks, Barry's visits had paid off in other ways. The teen signed two undrafted free agents who came through, one last year and one this year. Plus, three more who got drafted elsewhere but later joined the Browns after releases. Fans see this as a big clue for Barry's draft plans since he clearly value space time with prospects. It helps spot who might fit the Browns style and culture before the big day. Right now, early in the process, Cleveland has hosted nine prospects for the upcoming draft class. Five are wide receivers highlighting their urgent need there. They also saw Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson, who has ties to the offensive coordinator, a massive Miami offensive tackle at six foot nine and three.

1:07146 pounds and a couple defensive standouts. Keep an eye on these visits as they grow because history says at least one receiver and maybe that tackle could land in Cleveland soon.