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Cleveland Browns: 3 Players who could be traded during the 2019 NFL Draft

By Randy Gurzi

CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 09: Joe Schobert #53 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates his fumble recovery with Derrick Kindred #26 during the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 09: Joe Schobert #53 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates his fumble recovery with Derrick Kindred #26 during the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – SEPTEMBER 24: Seth DeValve #87 of the Cleveland Browns makes a catch defended by Malik Hooker #29 of the Indianapolis Colts during the first half at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 24, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – SEPTEMBER 24: Seth DeValve #87 of the Cleveland Browns makes a catch defended by Malik Hooker #29 of the Indianapolis Colts during the first half at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 24, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

3. Seth DeValve, TE

David Njoku is the clear-cut No. 1 tight end on the Cleveland roster. He proved that last season when he went for 639 yards and four touchdowns on 56 receptions. The second-year receiver does need to step up his blocking game to become a complete tight end, but in the passing game, he’s already a weapon that opposing defenses have to account for.

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Last year, his primary backup was Darren Fells who was considered an underrated free agent pickup by Dorsey. A former basketball player, Fells excels as a blocker and even had his share of moments as a receiver — including hauling in Baker Mayfield‘s first career touchdown pass.

In all, Fells had 11 receptions for 117 yards and three scores. However, he was released after the season and since replaced by Demetrius Harris who was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by Dorsey back in 2013 when he was still with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Harris is also an adept blocker and had numbers similar to Fells in 2018 — 12 receptions for 164 yards and three scores. He should have no problem filling in as the second tight end. However, a name that has been overlooked is Seth DeValve.

Entering his fourth season, DeValve saw his numbers and usage take a huge dip in 2018. After recording 33 receptions for 395 yards in 2017, he wound up with just seven total targets and had five receptions for 74 yards. It’s become apparent that DeValve doesn’t fit this team’s offense but he still has some value. Don’t be surprised if his name gets floated during the draft, especially if a team in need of a receiving tight end misses out on someone they have been targeting this offseason.

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