The Cleveland Browns didn’t have a first round pick after the Deshaun Watson trade, and they then traded out of the second round.
Cleveland used Day 2 to shore up depth on defense and at receiver.
Here’s the Browns’ picks, selections and grades for the 2022 NFL Draft.
NFL DRAFT TRACKER: NFL Draft 2022: Day 2 picks, live instant grades, trades, updates
3rd Round, No. 68 overall | Martin Emerson, DB, Mississippi State
Instant grade: B
Analysis: Emerson has a real shot at playing time as a rookie as an outside corner.
3rd Round, No. 78 overall | Alex Wright, DE, UAB
Instant grade: C-plus
Analysis: Wright is a developmental prospect who will need time to get better.
3rd Round, No. 99 overall (compensatory) | David Bell, WR, Purdue
Instant grade: B-plus
Analysis: Bell did not test well, but his film is so, so good for a slot “gadget” guy. He’ll make his mark in the NFL.
4th Round, No. 108 overall (from Houston) |
4th Round, No. 118 overall |
4th Round, No. 124 overall (from Philadelphia via Houston) |
6th Round, No. 202 overall (from Dallas) |
7th Round, No. 223 overall (from Detroit) |
7th Round, No. 246 overall (from Buffalo) |
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