The Browns added another big piece to continue an offseason overhaul of the special teams unit by drafting kicker Cade York with pick No. 124 in the fourth round. York was the first specialist to come off the board and gives the Browns a powerful, accurate leg they believe will be able to force kicks through the often-strong winds that swirl by Lake Erie in the fall.
York converted 15 of 19 kicks of 50 or more yards in college and was considered by many draft analysts as the top kicker of the draft class. Berry said the Browns considered it a possibility that York wouldn’t be on the board with their next pick at No. 156, so they made him the highest drafted kicker since Roberto Aguayo was drafted 59th overall by the Buccaneers in 2016.
Browns Vice President of Player Personnel Dan Saganey said scouts and special teams coordinator Mike Priefer did their homework on learning about York and his “mental makeup” They feel confident that York will be able to solidify a position that has…