The Browns then drafted Emerson in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Now in his third year in the NFL, he wants to take the next step – both individually and as a team.
“I feel like each year I show tremendous improvement,” Emerson said. “But there’s also places in my game where I can just get better. This year, I want to come and build off last year. The sky’s the limit when I think about this group. I just want to take it to our full potential and just reach our full potential because we work so hard. We put in the work, and I just want to show the world that the Browns are a contender.”
With that goal in mind, Emerson said he focused his offseason on flexibility and speed, building up his wind for the regular season.
He also worked closely with veteran cornerback Denzel Ward during the offseason. Ward said Emerson was on his hip throughout the spring and summer months, learning from and spending time with Ward.
Emerson traveled to Florida and stayed with Ward to train. Ward had opened the invitation to all the Browns corners to come visit and train with him, and Emerson took him up on his offer. Ward said they worked out every day together, focusing on their techniques and lifting.
Over the three days of minicamp, Emerson displayed that speed in his ability to defend and break up passes. He broke up a pass intended for TE David Njoku during a 7-on-7 red zone drill on the final day of camp, as well as tightly defended a reception made by WR Cedric Tillman in the end zone.
Cornerbacks coach Brandon Lynch saw a level of consistency from Emerson throughout OTAs and minicamp, which impressed him.
“I know that we talk a lot about versatility, but really consistency and being available,” Lynch said. “He’s an extremely tough young guy who’s accountable. He’s resilient to the details, and he shows it on display.”
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