Cleveland Browns: Final 53-man roster prediction
By Randy Gurzi
Wide Receiver (5): Jarvis Landry, Josh Gordon, Rashard Higgins, Antonio Callaway, Damion Ratley
There will be no Dez Bryant, even though he was offered a contract. That’s not a terrible thing though as the Browns are fine at wide receiver. Jarvis Landry is the leader of the unit after coming over from the Miami Dolphins this offseason. Josh Gordon is back and head coach Hue Jackson can say all he wants about him not starting, this guy will get more snaps and targets than just about anyone.
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Rashard Higgins is the most improved player on the roster this season and has impressed everyone with his camp so far. Antonio Callaway is the fourth option and will see time as a return man as well.
The final spot goes to Damion Ratley. He played better than veteran Jeff Janis — who needed to make the team via special teams units anyway. There are some young guys they like as well, who could end up on the practice squad to be called up in case of an injury. Players like C.J. Board and Derrick Willies come to mind, both have some talent to work with despite their struggles in the preseason.
Tight End (3): David Njoku, Darren Fells, Seth DeValve
Dabid Njoku is rounding into one of the better tight ends in the NFL. This could be a huge season for him, especially considering how much Tyrod Taylor likes to throw to the tight end position.
Darren Fells is underrated and proved on ‘Hard Knocks‘ that he also serves as a mentor for younger tight ends as he was trying to help Devon Cajuste become a better blocker. Speaking of Cajuste, he misses the cut in favor of Seth DeValve. That could change if the quadriceps injury to DeValve is worse than it appears, but for now, this is the safer bet.