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Cleveland Browns select WR Jordan Payton

By Matt Stevenson

Sep 26, 2015; Tucson, AZ, USA; UCLA Bruins wide receiver Jordan Payton (9) signals during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. UCLA won 56-30. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 26, 2015; Tucson, AZ, USA; UCLA Bruins wide receiver Jordan Payton (9) signals during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. UCLA won 56-30. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Cleveland Browns select another wide receiver in day three of the 2016 NFL Draft by taking UCLA’s Jordan Payton.

Hue Jackson continues his relentless pursuit to improve the lackluster Cleveland Browns receiving corps. After already drafting Corey Coleman, Ricardo Louis and Seth DeValve, the Browns added Jordan Payton to their rookie receiving core.

Payton nabbed 201 career passes as he is the UCLA all-time leader in receptions. The former Bruin started four games as a true freshman and was upgraded to the starter role as a sophomore in 2013. In 2014, he posted 67 catches for 954 yards and seven touchdowns while finishing his career with 78 receptions, 1,105 yards and five touchdowns.

Obviously the receiver proved to be consistent with 201 career receptions and the Browns needed that as first-round pick Corey Coleman and fourth-round pick Ricardo Louis have been knocked for drops.

The UCLA product measures out at 6-foot-1, 207 pounds with 32 1/2 inch arm length and 10 1/8 inch hand size.

Despite having average speed and athleticism, Payton relies on his bigger frame and thick built to overcome defenders. Struggles with initial separation is a problem, however he can bully smaller cornerbacks and is also a formidable run-blocker.

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Payton scored the second-highest overall PFF grade out of all wide receivers, according to Pro Football Focus. They credited his 890 snaps played and the fact he was productive and efficient in most areas, even though not standing out in any particular area.

It’s crystal clear that Hue Jackson is adamant on collecting weapons for Robert Griffin III as they head into the 2016 NFL season and there is no reason to think he’s finished.

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