Cleveland Browns draft profile: Michael Thomas

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Oct 24, 2015; Piscataway, NJ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Michael Thomas (3) stiff arms Rutgers Scarlet Knights defensive back Isaiah Wharton (11) before scoring a touchdown during first half at High Points Solutions Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports /

Pass-blocking

With the Browns finding success in their running game late in the season after barely utilizing it in the first half, Thomas can be an effective pass-blocker for Cleveland as they look to increase their run game heading into the 2016 season.

Playing with the No. 1 overall running back in this years draft class gave Thomas plenty of opportunity establish himself as a great pass-blocker.

His size and strength help him push defenders down-field and his athleticism also is beneficial when blocking on the run.

Hue Jackson’s system

If Carson Wentz or Jared Goff become the quarterback of the future, he would love to have that receiving core intact and would be immensely beneficial.

Head Coach ran a system in Cincinnati that included all-pro receiver A.J. Green, Marvin Jones and the quick Muhammad Sanu, and this potential trio for Cleveland is identical to that in Cincinnati.

Jackson likes having the big-time receiver (Josh Gordon), while also adding another physical receiver (Michael Thomas) with a quick, deep-threat receiver (Travis Benjamin). It all makes sense in a Hue Jackson system for the Browns to take Michael Thomas, if available, at No. 32 overall.

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