4 dream 2022 NFL Draft targets for the Cleveland Browns
By Greg Newland
Prospect No. 3 – David Bell, Wide Receiver, Purdue
Another dream prospect, that would likely come in round two or three of the draft, is a talented wide receiver from Purdue, David Bell. Bell is 6-foot-2, 205 pounds, and has really shined in 2021 with over 1,200 yards receiving.
There are at least seven or eight receivers ranks ahead of Bell in the 2022 draft, but I think he fits this offense perfectly. He reminds me a bit of Jarvis Landry, but with slightly more size.
Bell is a fantastic blocker, which suits well in this offense, and just has the knack of getting open. He isn’t known for straight-line speed, yet he doesn’t get chased down on the field. He lacks combine speed but has game speed, which is far more important for a wide receiver.
My biggest fear with drafting Bell is he isn’t an elite X receiver, which the Browns need on the outside. However, I think the Browns will draft a receiver, and sign a bigger name in free agency. Drafting a guy like Bell in the third round, and then signing a bigger name free agent could solve all the Browns problems at receiver.
Remember, there is a good chance Landry won’t be on this roster in 2022 because of his salary is over $16 million.