Cleveland Browns: 53 man roster prediction ahead of training camp

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BALTIMORE, MD – SEPTEMBER 17: Tight end David Njoku #85 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates his touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens in the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on September 17, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr /Getty Images) /

Tight End (3): David Njoku, Darren Fells, Seth DeValve

There’s plenty of hype around tight end David Njoku and there should be. This kid was good as a rookie and that’s saying something because tight end is one of the harder positions to adapt to as a pro. He’s a physical freak and will only get better the more he plays.

Darren Fells is a blocking tight end who will be huge in the run game. When they want to go with a heavy formation he’ll be on the field. Seth DeValve is another pass-catching target but isn’t as well-rounded as the young Njoku.

Running Back (4): Carlos Hyde, Duke Johnson, Nick Chubb, Dan Vitale

In free agency, the Browns paid Carlos Hyde to come home. The former Ohio State star was good for the San Francisco 49ers but never reached his full potential. In Cleveland, he has the chance to do that but the problem will be getting the snaps. While he should be the starter, there’s a lot of talent behind him.

Duke Johnson is going to be on the field a lot and offers a change of pace back. He’s also a nightmare to try and defend as a pass catcher out of the backfield and can even move into the slot if necessary. He likely doesn’t take a ton of snaps from Hyde and they could even use both on the field at the same time.

No. 35 overall pick Nick Chubb is the one to worry about taking snaps from Hyde. He’s got a similar bruising style and gets better the more times he runs the ball. Chubb is a couple years removed from a devastating knee injury but showed no ill-effects this past season with the Georgia Bulldogs.

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