Cleveland Browns: John Dorsey’s round-by-round draft history
By Dan Justik
5th Round
2013: Sanders Commings, Defensive Back
Sanders Commings did not have a long stay in the NFL after dealing with injuries for most of his career. He played in two games in 2013, making one total tackle. He was placed on injured reserve in 2013, 2014, and 2015.
2014: Aaron Murray, Quarterback
Aaron Murray was a successful quarterback in college, but has been unable to translate that success to the NFL. He has never played a snap in the NFL, bouncing around team’s practice squads and as a third-string quarterback.
2015: D.J. Alexander, Linebacker
D.J. Alexander may not be an impact starter for a defense, but he has carved out a solid role as a special teams player and as a reserve linebacker. He spent two seasons with Kansas City before playing for the Seahawks and the Eagles. In 56 games during his four-year career, Alexander has made 13 total tackles, two tackles for loss, and one forced fumble.
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2015: James O’Shaughnessy, Tight End
James O’Shaughnessy has emerged as a solid second tight end in the NFL, playing 53 games in his career, including 16 starts. He played two seasons for Kansas City before being traded to New England in 2017. He never played a down for the Patriots, and has spent the last two seasons with Jacksonville. In his career, O’Shaughnessy has caught 46 receptions for 446 yards and one touchdown.
2016: Kevin Hogan, Quarterback
Kevin Hogan has had an up-and-down career in the NFL, spending a lot of his career as a backup and third-string quarterback. But for stretches in 2016 and 2017, he played his only snaps in the NFL with the Browns. In eight games, Hogan completed 59.4 percent of his passes for 621 yards, four touchdowns and seven interceptions.
2016: Tyreek Hill, Wide Receiver
Dorsey was willing to take a risk when he selected Tyreek Hill, who had a history of domestic violence entering the draft. However, Dorsey could not pass on Hill’s talent at this point of the draft and it has paid off for the Chiefs. Hill has become arguably the most explosive player in the NFL and a focal point of Kansas City’s offense. In 47 career games and 30 starts, Hill has caught 223 receptions for 3,255 yards and five touchdowns. He has also become a special teams ace, returning four punts for touchdowns and one kickoff for a touchdown.
2017: Ukeme Eligwe, Linebacker
Ukeme Eligwe was drafted as a developmental player but did not play long for the Chiefs. He played one season in Kansas City and in those 14 games made three total tackles, one tackle for loss, and one sack. He then played ten games with the Giants in 2018, making seven total tackles and one pass defensed.
2018: Genard Avery, Linebacker
Genard Avery emerged as one of the best pass rushing rookies in the NFL last season. He spent time on the edge and in space as an off-ball linebacker. He played every game in 2018, including five starts, and made 40 total tackles, five tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, one forced fumble, and 14 quarterback hits.