2015 NFL Draft: Cleveland Browns Draft Class Recap
By Paul Noel
1st Rd – 19th Overall
Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Cameron Erving (Florida State) poses for a photo after being selected as the number 19th overall pick to the Cleveland Browns in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Cameron Erving
The 6-foot-5, 313-pound Erving is a player born to play in the hard running AFC North Division.
According to his draft profile at NFL.com, “(Erving) keeps busy and works to secure blocks in run game. Good foot quickness into pass set. Consistently in ready position with good hand readiness in pass sets. Uses good hand placement and has natural timing with hands. Converted defensive tackle who will continue to improve in the NFL with more experience at center. Displays good snap-to-step quickness. Uses quickness to attack defender and begin his grind much earlier than when he played tackle.”
Erving should make a significant impact on a Browns offensive line by competing with Mitchell Schwartz and John Greco for a starting position on the right side of the line. Schwartz did a lackluster job in 2014 giving up 7 sacks, 3 QB hits, and 12 QB hurries on the right side of the offensive line. The real value of Erving is his versatility, Erving can play multiple positions and a key one is center. The Browns are heading into a showdown with pro-bowl center Alex Mack after the season, and Erving could step right in and fill the gap should Mack opt out after the 2015 Season.
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