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Grading Cleveland Browns position groups after free agency and draft

By Clay Goodwin

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 15: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns stands between receivers Odell Beckham Jr #13 and Jarvis Landry #80 during the singing of the national anthem prior to a game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on December 15, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 15: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns stands between receivers Odell Beckham Jr #13 and Jarvis Landry #80 during the singing of the national anthem prior to a game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on December 15, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) /
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CLEVELAND, OHIO – NOVEMBER 10: Running back Kareem Hunt #27 blocks for running back Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns during the first half against the Buffalo Bills at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 10, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OHIO – NOVEMBER 10: Running back Kareem Hunt #27 blocks for running back Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns during the first half against the Buffalo Bills at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 10, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

Running Back: A+

The Browns have the most talented running back group in the entire NFL. Nick Chubb is the lead back and was second in the league in rushing last year despite being behind one of the worst offensive lines in the league.

To complement Chubb, the Browns boast the best RB2 in the league in Kareem Hunt. Hunt was the NFL rushing leader in 2016 for the Kansas City Chiefs and he is still only 24 years old.

Both backs have shown extreme success in the NFL, have earned Pro Bowl nods, and still have room to get even better. Chubb brings an elite ability to break tackles and make an average play into a great play.

He has the speed to run away from defenders and once he hits the second level, he won’t be caught. Hunt is also a gifted runner, as proven by his 2016 rushing title, but also brings an excellent receiving threat out of the backfield or even split out. He has incredible hands and ball skills for a back.

The Browns also added Andy Janovich the fullback to this group. He is a great run blocker and can open holes for these two backs. He can also offer the offense a good short-yardage, misdirection option in the run game. Cleveland truly has the best RB duo in the league.

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