- The Cleveland Browns selected tight end David Njoku after trading back into the first round for a third Day 1 draft pick.
- Njoku should give the Browns formation flexibility to run two tight end sets, with him either in the slot or in-line, while Gary Barnridge stays in-line.
- Njoku’s 2.34 yards per route run ranked second among draft-eligible tight ends with at least 50 targets last season.
- He led the nation among tight ends with 483 yards after the catch, and his 15 broken tackles were second-most at the position.
- 31 of his 43 receptions came when lined up in the slot.
- All five of his drops came on passes under 10 yards in the air from the line of scrimmage.
Browns make another trade, move up to draft Njoku

ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 28: David Njoku #86 of the Miami Hurricanes in action during the Russell Athletic Bowl against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Camping World Stadium on December 28, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Miami defeated West Virginia 31-14. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
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