Kaden Wetjen: Cleveland Browns' Special Teams Game-Changer?

0:00On April 18th, Caden Wetgin might not ring a bell outside Iowa, but this Hawkeye star is turning heads as a punt and kickoff return beast. Over the past two seasons, he scorched defenses with multiple touchdowns on returns, putting him on the Cleveland Browns radar for the upcoming draft. The Browns have battled special team headaches for years, often tossing wide receivers or running backs into return duties with zero consistency. Right now, they've got Gays Lava Dane, Malachai Corley, and Thailand Wallace as their main options, but results stay flat. Meanwhile, the NFL Tweet kickoff rules to amp up excitement, jumping return rates from 32% to 74% last season. Fans and analysts are buzzing because Cleveland's returns lagged hard no kickoff scores since 2009, longest just 34 yards and, puns averaging a measly 7.2 yards with 27 fair catches. Legends like Josh Cribbs, who ripped eight kickoffs and three puns to the house and Ted Gin Jr., highlight what they're missing.

1:02Wetgin dominated last year with three pun touchdowns, one kickoff score and led the nation with 10 pun returns over 20 yards, ESPN even ranks, him top tier and key traits. Plus, he snagged 20 catches for 151 yards, rushed for 79 and two scores, adding pot near the line that fits Todd. Munkin's fresh offense vibe. If the Browns snagged his late round gem on day 3, they could finally ignite their special teams and offense with that explosive edge.