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Cleveland Browns: 5 Offensive players on the bubble as training camp begins

By Randy Gurzi

CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 22: Dontrell Hilliard #25 of the Cleveland Browns runs with the ball during the game against the Baltimore Ravens at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 22, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. Baltimore defeated Cleveland 31-15. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 22: Dontrell Hilliard #25 of the Cleveland Browns runs with the ball during the game against the Baltimore Ravens at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 22, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. Baltimore defeated Cleveland 31-15. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) /
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CLEVELAND, OHIO – NOVEMBER 14: Wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge #12 of the Cleveland Browns catches a pass over the defense of the Pittsburgh Steelers at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 14, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

3. KhaDarel Hodge, Wide Receiver

The Browns have several options at wide receiver behind their two stars, even if they’re not great depth pieces. Odell Beckham, Jr. and Jarvis Landry will surely be Rashard Higgins and rookie Donovan Peoples-Jones but the fifth spot is up for grabs.

Currently, it seems as though Damion Ratley would be the favorite but there are more options to consider. Taywan Taylor and JoJo Natson are both on the roster and while their receiving-prowess doesn’t stand out, they do both offer up some versatility as returners. That could give them a leg up over someone such as KhaDarel Hodge, who could go from a promising player a season ago to someone on the wrong side of the bubble in their current camp.

Hodge was on the field a lot in 2019 as he was clearly someone former head coach Freddie Kitchens thought highly of. He was targeted just 10 times in 16 games but proved to be a big-play potential despite the minimal looks. Hodge averaged 19 yards per catch on four receptions for a grand total of 76 yards.

Undrafted out of Prairie View A&M, Hodge has come a long way to make it to where he is. The problem is, there are a lot of fringe players fighting for a spot which will make it hard for him to make it to the active roster this season.

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