Cleveland Browns: 3 wide receivers to watch at the Combine

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TEMPE, AZ – SEPTEMBER 09: Wide receiver N’Keal Harry #1 of the Arizona State Sun Devils catches a five yard touchdown pass against cornerback Ron Smith #17 of the San Diego State Aztecs during the first half of the college football game at Sun Devil Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

3. N’Keal Harry, Arizona State

N’Keal Harry has become one of the darling prospects of this NFL Draft season. Standing at 6-2 and weighing 228 pounds, Harry is a big body that the Browns absolutely need at the position. With 33-inch arms and a terrific catch radius, Harry brings the red-zone threat potential that Browns need outside of the tight end position.

Harry’s time at Arizona State brought great production, to the tune of over 1,000 yards and nine touchdowns in 2018. He’s been on the radar of many draft analysts since the start of the 2018 season, and it’s easy to see why. Harry is one of the strongest receivers to hit the draft process in a long time, and his ability to catch the ball in traffic and tight windows is second to none this year. What’s important for Harry’s workout is his ability to run.

Harry’s 40-yard dash and three-cone drill will be what draw the attention of scouts. The NFL world knows that Harry can go up and get it, but what they don’t know is whether or not he can break away. At the next level, the athletes are better and Harry won’t be able to simply use his big body to push defenders off of him. He needs to run well, as in 4.6 seconds or better, to keep his stock where it is right now.

If Harry runs extraordinarily well, he might slide earlier into the first round. But, a “just above average” time might drop him into the Browns’ lap in the second round. Harry might be the ideal receiver for Cleveland, but they shouldn’t be the ones to take him at No. 17. They might be able to wait.

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