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Cleveland Browns: John Dorsey’s round-by-round draft history

By Dan Justik

NEW ORLEANS, LA - SEPTEMBER 16: General Manager of the Cleveland Browns John Dorsey on the sidelines before the start of the game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 16, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - SEPTEMBER 16: General Manager of the Cleveland Browns John Dorsey on the sidelines before the start of the game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 16, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /
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CLEVELAND, OH – NOVEMBER 04: Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs gets tackled by Derrick Kindred #26 of the Cleveland Browns during the fourth quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 4, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH – NOVEMBER 04: Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs gets tackled by Derrick Kindred #26 of the Cleveland Browns during the fourth quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 4, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

3rd Round

2013: Travis Kelce, Tight End

After playing in only one game his rookie season due to injury, Travis Kelce has improved every year of his career to become one of the best tight ends in the sport. The Cleveland native has played 80 games in his career and caught 410 receptions for 5,236 yards and 32 touchdowns. For a third-round selection, Dorsey nailed this selection for Kansas City. Kelce is arguably the best tight end in the league right now and helps the explosive Kansas City offense tick.

2013: Knile Davis, Running Back

Knile Davis never emerged as a starting running back, but he became a good change of pace back for the Chiefs. In 55 games with Kansas City, Davis had 245 carries for 800 yards and 11 touchdowns. He also caught 32 receptions for 267 yards and a touchdown. After a strong first two seasons in the NFL, Davis’ performance steadily declined. After the Chiefs traded Davis in 2016, Davis bounced around teams and rarely saw the field.

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2014: Phillip Gaines, Cornerback

Phillip Gaines has been a do-it-all defensive back since entering the NFL, spending time as a starter and on special teams. He spent the first four years of his career with the Chiefs, and then played for the Bills and the Browns in 2018. In 52 career games, including 22 starts, Gaines has made 138 total tackles, eight tackles for loss, one interception, and 16 passes defensed. Despite not being a starter on the defense, Gaines plays a key role on special teams wherever he suits up.

2015: Chris Conley, Wide Receiver

Chris Conley has shown the potential of being an impact in his four-year career with the Chiefs, but has been unable to move to the next level. He had a breakout season in 2016, catching 44 passes for 530 yards and a catch rate of 63.0 percent. But since that season, he has dealt with injuries as well as being overshadowed in the Kansas City offense. In 53 career games, Conley caught 104 receptions for 1,238 yards and six touchdowns.

2015: Steven Nelson, Cornerback

Steven Nelson started his career mostly on special teams before playing a bigger role on the defense in 2016. But it was not until last season when Nelson broke out as a dominant ball hawk corner. Nelson started every game last season, making 68 total tackles, two tackles for loss, four interceptions, and 15 passes defensed. His breakout season helped him land a three-year, $25.5 million contract with the Steelers this offseason.

2016: KeiVarae Russell, Cornerback

Despite being a third-round selection, Russell has been unable to have much success in the NFL. Russell was cut only months after being drafted and never played a down for the Chiefs. He was claimed by the Bengals, but has not been a regular contributor in Cincinnati. In three seasons, Russell has played 20 games and made 20 total tackles, one interception, and passes defensed.

2017: Kareem Hunt, Running Back

Kareem Hunt quickly became one of the most dynamic running backs in the league and led the league in rushing his rookie season. He was on pace to be towards the top of the league in rushing again last season before being suspended and subsequently being cut by Kansas City. In 27 career games, Hunt ran for 2,151 yards and 15 touchdowns on 453 carries. He also caught 79 receptions for 833 yards and 10 touchdowns.

2018: Chad Thomas, Defensive End

There were not many immediate misses from Dorsey’s 2018 draft class, but Thomas was a big one in his rookie season. Despite the Browns lacking defensive end depth, Thomas could not crack Cleveland’s rotation. Thomas played in four games, but did not register a tackle.

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