Ranking every Cleveland Browns 2020 NFL Draft selection

One of the biggest trends of the Cleveland Browns draft was drafting players later than they were expected to go. That was the case with Harrison Bryant, as he was viewed as one of the top tight ends in a weak tight end class, but still lasted until the fourth round.

Bryant brings a lot of versatility to the Browns offense, as he is a solid blocker, but excels as a receiver. Browns could use him more as a H-back instead of a traditional in-line tight end because of his athleticism, but he has the ability to play in both roles.

In Stefanski’s offense, tight ends are going to play a significant role in the unit. Stefanski prefers to use two tight ends instead of three receivers, so Bryant will have the opportunity to see the field often as a rookie. And with his ability as a receiver, there is a good chance he will be on the field often in 2020.

Bryant could emerge as a potential replacement for David Njoku, as Njoku could be playing his final season of his rookie deal if the Browns decide against picking up his fifth-year option. If Bryant proves he can handle blocking at a NFL level, or just be a better blocker than Njoku, he could quickly become Cleveland’s No. 2 tight end.

There were few needs on the offensive side of the ball entering the draft, so adding to a position of focus was a good decision by the Browns. Bryant has the potential of emerging as one of the top tight ends in the class, and landing him in the fourth round could once again become great value for the Browns.