BREAKING NEWS: Browns’ Nick Chubb is the highest-graded player from the 2018 NFL Draft.

Browns’ Nick Chubb is the highest-graded player from the 2018 NFL Draft….

Cleveland Browns fans are well aware that not every NFL Draft pick works out. However, others prove to be absolute steals, which this fan group is well aware of. That is especially true for running back Nick Chubb.

The 35th pick in the 2018 NFL Draft has led Cleveland’s offence and is already fourth in franchise history with 6,511 running yards. He was not only their finest selection that year (despite being the fourth pick), but he was also ranked first overall by Pro Football Focus.

The first story in today’s news roundup is about his domination.

The Cleveland Browns picked Georgia running back Nick Chubb with the 35th pick in the 2018 NFL draft. And wow, has that worked out well for them in the six seasons since he joined the squad. According to PFF, there is a career grade of 94.8.

Nick Chubb was Cleveland’s fourth pick in the 2018 NFL Draft class, and while Denzel Ward was a home run at No. 4 overall (and Baker Mayfield was better than supporters want to accept now that he’s gone), Chubb has been their finest choice. And he appears to be better than every other player in the class, even the three running backs who were selected before him.

Why the Browns might choose a WR in the 2024 NFL draft — Jake Trotter, ESPN

However, despite the Cooper trade’s success, Berry and the Browns have struggled to target receivers in general. That has left them without a clear No. 1 successor apparent to Cooper, who turns 30 this summer and has spent the last two seasons battling persistent injuries. That is why, again,

On Friday night, Day 2 of the draft, the Browns will make their first two picks, at No. 54 and No. 85 overall.

Cooper and Elijah Moore will both be free agents in 2025, and the Browns may be unwilling to extend their contracts. With their depth worries resolved, and three consecutive third-round picks, it may be ready to take a wide receiver earlier. Cleveland has tested numerous options and could make a move if a potential No. 1 is available in Round 2.

3 possible targets at each choice for the Cleveland Browns in the NFL Draft A.J. Fagerlin, DPD

A.J. Fagerlin examines the Browns’ current draft picks and identifies

for them to select from. He considers their sports inclinations as well as age guidelines when determining who is the most likely candidate.

DPD’s 7-round mock draft: Browns survive cardinal sin in draft day transaction.

In this mock draft, the Browns commit a They are making a trade with the Baltimore Ravens. Despite enabling an AFC North competitor to advance, they benefit from a number of potential playmakers.

 

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