Cleveland Browns: What will the offensive line look like in 2018?

Austin Corbett

By the time the regular season begins, Corbett could be starting somewhere on the Browns offensive line, most likely at left tackle. He was the first pick of the second round so the Browns do have a good amount of investment in the lineman from Nevada. Although he does not have the typical physical traits of a starting offensive tackle, his good technique could help him transition well to the NFL.

Spencer Drango

Drango started at left tackle for ten games after Thomas went down with injury. He played admirably, but tackle is not where Drango is supposed to be playing. Drango surrendered 9.5 sacks last season according to the Washington Post, which is way too high of a number for playing only half a season. He will likely only be used in emergency situations at tackle, but he will be a good swing player for the Browns if he is being used mostly at guard.

Donald Stephenson

The Browns signed Stephenson to a one-year contract this offseason, likely only as an insurance policy with Thomas’ retirement. Stephenson has been a backup for most of his career, and although he has been said to be in the competition for the starting left tackle job, he will likely only be a backup tackle if he makes the team.

Austin Reiter

Austin Reiter made his NFL debut two seasons ago when the Browns needed a starting center after injuries. Reiter played well in his debut, but suffered a torn-ACL in that game, which ended his season. He was with the Browns last season, and will likely be the team’s backup center in 2018.

Anthony Fabiano

The Browns claimed Anthony Fabiano in May after he was waived by the Colts. Fabiano played four games for the Browns in 2016, starting in one game at center. Fabiano has experience at center and both guard positions, and he will be battling to make the Browns roster. His versatility and Hue Jackson having coached him once before could help him earn one of the last roster spots.

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Roderick Johnson

Cleveland drafted Roderick Johnson in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Johnson has the physical traits to be a solid NFL player, but needs a lot of work on his technique to be able to crack the lineup. He missed all of last season because of a knee injury. It is hard to say what his role will be, but if he has cleaned up some of his technique problems, there is a chance he makes the roster as a backup tackle. But it is likely that he lands on Cleveland’s practice squad.