Cleveland Browns: Ranking each 2018 position group

3. Wide Receivers/Tight Ends

There are three reasons why this group is ranked this high, and those reasons are Josh Gordon, Jarvis Landry, and David Njoku.

Gordon is one of the best receivers in the NFL. He doesn’t drop passes, he can make difficult catches, and he can stretch the field vertically. He is lightning quick and his speed makes it difficult for defenders to stay glued to him. And even if they can stick with him, he has the size and vertical leap to make catches over defenders. It is very difficult to contain him when he is on the field.

Landry is not the same type of athlete as Gordon. But what he lacks in athleticism he gains as a pass catcher. When the ball is thrown Landry’s way, a play is going to be made. He excels in the middle of the field as a possession receiver. He uses his strong route running to get open and makes himself available to his quarterback.

Njoku is an athletic specimen that creates mismatches for defenders. Although he is not a traditional in-line tight end, he is a threat down the seam. He uses his speed to quickly find holes in the middle of the defense, and can get up and make difficult catches over defenders. He needs work as a blocker, but he has the potential to be one of the best tight ends in the NFL.

With guys like Seth DeValve and Corey Coleman, there is solid depth in case any of these guys have injuries.