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Cleveland Browns: Which offensive rookies will make the team?

By Joel W. Cade

Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Corey Coleman (Baylor) with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Cleveland Browns as the number fifteen overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Corey Coleman (Baylor) with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Cleveland Browns as the number fifteen overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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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 /

Spencer Drango

The change in the offensive scheme means a change in style for the offensive line. Moving from a zone run scheme to a power run scheme necessitates the Browns to find people who can run-block with a mean streak. The Browns addressed this need with Spencer Drango.

The Browns selected Spencer Drango with the 31st pick of the fifth round of the NFL Draft. Drango played left tackle for Baylor and will look to change positions in the NFL. During OTAs and minicamp, Drango worked at right tackle, although he has stated the coaching staff asked him to focus on right guard.

Drango is a great fit for Jackson’s scheme. Drango has a powerful upper body with the strength to push NFL defenders around. His mean streak makes him an ideal run blocker. His body shape is ideal for guard. Like all linemen coming out of a spread system, he needs work with hand placement and footwork. After a year of learning he could take over at right guard or be a productive reserve.

Drango has a legitimate chance to make the team as a reserve. He could even win the right guard job coming out of camp. At this point he would be a long shot. He will be competing with Austin Pasztor for a reserve guard/tackle position on the roster.

Verdict: Drango makes the roster as a reserve interior lineman. He will contribute on special teams.

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