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Cleveland Browns select OT Spencer Drango

By Jack Kopanski

Oct 17, 2015; Waco, TX, USA; Baylor Bears offensive tackle Spencer Drango (58) blocks West Virginia Mountaineers cornerback Nana Kyeremeh (5) during the game at McLane Stadium. The Bears defeat the Mountaineers 62-38. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2015; Waco, TX, USA; Baylor Bears offensive tackle Spencer Drango (58) blocks West Virginia Mountaineers cornerback Nana Kyeremeh (5) during the game at McLane Stadium. The Bears defeat the Mountaineers 62-38. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Cleveland Browns addressed their O-Line agin, drafting Baylor OT Spencer Drango with the No. 168 pick.

A 2014 and 2015 All-American, and four-year starter, Drango has great size for a lineman and excelled at run blocking at Baylor. At 6-foot-6 315 pounds, Drango will likely be moved inside to guard at the next level.

This is what Dan Brugler from NFLDraftScout had to say to SportsDay.com of the Dallas News about what Drango could do at the next level:

"Drango has an impressive NFL skillset as the game appears to come very easily to him, but he projects best inside at the next level. Strengths: Drango plays with the snap quickness, body angles and awareness to handle speed. Relies on timing and awareness and is rarely caught on off-balance with a quick thinking approach that limits his mistakes. Weaknesses: Transition from Baylor’s spread offense to pro-style will be a sizable challenge. His body type is better suited for guard and he needs technical refinement that can’t be masked at the next level like it was in the Big 12. Nov. 2013 back surgery is a bright red flag and definitely something to monitor.”"

Day three was about his projected range, and according to his NFL.com scouting report, he isn’t expected to be a lockdown option anywhere:

"Unusually high­-cut body type with a barrel chest, extra weight through his midsection but average lower body. One scout referred to it as a “Spongebob frame”. When attempting to pull, has an unusual and exaggerated hitch out of his stance. Plays like a short-­armed lineman rather than a guy with decent arm length (33-inch arms). Has a slow, predictable punch in pass protection which is too easily countered by defenders. Has difficulty landing and maintaining proper hand placement through his run blocks which hinders ability to sustain. Slow to redistribute weight and change direction."

Next: Cleveland Browns select WR Jordan Payton

After Cam Erving was bounced around from position to position during an unsuccessful rookie season, Drango adds depth to an offensive line that is in desperate need of it.

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