The 2023 NFL draft is nearly here as it is set to kick off this coming Thursday with Round 1. The Cleveland Browns won’t get started drafting until later on Friday, being without a first- or second-round pick this year. The team has had a quality free agency period, which gives them plenty of flexibility heading into this year’s draft.
The Browns don’t have to force a position this year as the biggest needs are all rotational and depth pieces. They do need to focus on certain areas but can do so in whatever round a talented player falls to them. Let’s take a look at what I think would be a great haul with an eye for the future.
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Florida’s Gervon Dexter is lacking production but has a great combination of strength and athleticism if you believe you can develop him into putting it all together. When you watch Dexter’s tape, you will see times where he straight dominates offensive linemen. If the Browns could get him to put it all together, he would be a steal in the third round.
South Dakota State’s Tucker Kraft
This year’s class at tight end is loaded and that could result in a talent like Tucker Kraft falling a bit. Kraft possesses great body control and a great combination of size, speed and athleticism. H likely wouldn’t have a large role this year but he has everything he needs to become a quality NFL player.
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The Browns lack some depth at both free safety and slot corner and Jartavius Martin plays both positions well. Martin is a big physical player that defends the run really well from the slot with good technique and strength as a tackler. He has a good first step and short-area quickness to play against athletic players in the slot but lacks elite straight-line speed.
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The Browns don’t have a long-term answer at linebacker who’s under contract past this season and Sewell has a unique skill set that could make sense for Cleveland. He has a good size-and-strength profile and plays with a ridiculous motor, playing through the whistle on every snap. Sewell also has a good blend of athleticism that allows him to rush the passer well in blitz scenarios.
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