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Grading the 2017 Cleveland Browns Draft Class

By Frank Teriaca

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 16: Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates with teammate Christian Kirksey #58 after Garrett sacked Luke Falk of the New York Jets in the third quarter at MetLife Stadium on September 16, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 16: Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates with teammate Christian Kirksey #58 after Garrett sacked Luke Falk of the New York Jets in the third quarter at MetLife Stadium on September 16, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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BEREA, OH – MAY 12: Caleb Brantley #99 of the Cleveland Browns looks on during the team’s rookie camp at the Cleveland Browns Training Facility on May 12, 2017 in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
BEREA, OH – MAY 12: Caleb Brantley #99 of the Cleveland Browns looks on during the team’s rookie camp at the Cleveland Browns Training Facility on May 12, 2017 in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Scouting Report. 6. player. Pick Analysis. DT. Florida. CalebBrantley. 53

Caleb Brantley didn’t get much of an opportunity in Cleveland, only appearing in 12 games in his rookie season. He did have some production however as he recorded two sacks that season and had a fumble recovery.

Brantley was showing some flashes of being a rotational player but he was not retained the following season under John Dorsey. Since then he has been with the Washington Redskins and appeared in eight games over two seasons and has one tackle.

The overall grade is a D

player. Scouting Report. Florida State. 5. Pick Analysis. OT. RoderickJohnson. 53

Fifth-round pick Roderick Johnson did not last long in Cleveland. He was placed on IR in September of his rookie season and was eventually waved by the club the following summer and was picked

up by the Houston Texans.

Last season Johnson did start three games for the Texans at tackle.

Overall Grade here is a D

Johnson is still in the league and did start a few games in 2019 so he does not warrant an F grade.

CB. Houston. 4. 53. Pick Analysis. HowardWilson. player. Scouting Report

The Browns thought they got a steal in the fourth round when they selected Howard Wilson. And he did show some promise in rookie minicamp but then Wilson had a major knee injury and was never able to play again.

The Browns kept him on the IR for two full seasons before he was released in April of 2019.

Wilson could have been a solid player but never suited up for the Browns.

The overall grade here is an F

player. Scouting Report. Charlotte. 3. DT. LarryOgunjobi. 53. Pick Analysis

Big Larry Ogunjobi has been a stellar draft pick from this draft class. Obtaining him with the 65th overall pick, Larry O has been a steal. Starting 32 games over three seasons for the Browns, Ogunjobi has solidified himself as one of the best players on the defensive side of the ball.

With 134 career tackles and 12 sacks, Ogunjobi is a candidate for a long-term contract extension after this upcoming season. He may even get one at some point this offseason.

Overall Grade is an A-

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