Analyzing the Cleveland Browns depth chart at tight end

The Extra Blockers: Demetrius Harris, Orson Charles

Last season, Darren Fells served as the No. 2 tight end and was primarily an extra blocker. That’s not to say he didn’t have his moments as a receiver, because he did. Fells caught three touchdowns, one of which was the first touchdown of Baker Mayfield’s career. However, he’s since been released and was replaced by Demetrius Harris, formerly of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Harris coming from Kansas City shows he’s trusted by John Dorsey, who originally signed the undrafted tight end back in 2014 to the Chief’s roster. Like Fells, Harris thrived as a blocker but also had his moments in the receiving game. In his five seasons with the Chiefs, he had 57 receptions for 605 yards and six touchdowns.

His role will likely be the same this season as it was in 2018 for Kansas City. Another player who will see very little change in his role is Orson Charles who returns for his second season with the Browns.

Charles was a fourth-round pick of the Cincinnati Bengals back in 2012 but didn’t last long with them. He’s bounced around the NFL including stops with the New Orleans Saints and Detroit Lions. He landed with the Chiefs in 2017 before following Dorsey to the Browns last year.

Looking at his stat line doesn’t do Charles justice. He finished with just three receptions for 23 yards but it was his ability to line up in an H-back role that helped make him a valuable member of the team. He’s a savvy blocker who should continue to thrive in this role.