Any young receiver that comes to Cleveland could be sit up for success for a couple of reasons. One, they would have the ability to play in 2020, but in a limited role. The rookie could learn to be a pro and continue to get good practice repetitions before being forced on the field and demanding results.
I must give out my homer alert on this pick, as I think he would be a perfect pick for the Browns. That is Notre Dame wide receiver, Chase Claypool. The only reason Claypool is not the number one option is there’s a good chance he goes late third-round or just before the Brown’s pick at no. 115.
Claypool is both big and fast, which are great traits in the NFL. At 6-4 and being able to run a 4.42 forty-yard dash, Claypool can be a vertical threat and isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty while helping with blocking in the running game. Claypool has the frame to be in interior possession receiver as he adapts to the NFL.
The Notre Dame product saw his stats increase substantially all four years while at Notre Dame and ended his senior seasons with 66 catches, 1,037 receiving yards, and 13 touchdowns. Claypool is a hidden gem behind an extremely deep wide receiver class in 2020 but has the potential to be an NFL starter in year one.
Last, but certainly not least, Claypool earned respect at Notre Dame by being a tremendous special teams gunner on the punt team. Claypool could add great value to the Browns in year one as a special teamer while learning the ropes.