6 players the Cleveland Browns can still add on Day 3 of NFL Draft
By John Suchan
Cleveland Browns Prospect No. 5 still available on Day 3 of NFL Draft: Matthew Butler DT, Tennessee
Matthew Butler would be an ideal defensive tackle to take on Day 3. He’s a 6’4 and 300-pound giant along the line that would cause havoc for the offense of the opposing team. He has excellent skillsets for a lineman. He can move laterally very well and fill in the gaps to take away the run but he can also blow up the middle and get into the backfield to sack the quarterback or get to the running back.
He recorded 47 tackles in his last season at Tennessee which included 8.5 for losses. He also got to the quarterback five times. Butler has been projected as a mid-round selection in the draft and the Browns would be smart to take him.
Cleveland Browns Prospect No. 4 still available on Day 3 of NFL Draft: Kellen Diesch, OT, Arizona State
Cleveland needs help on the offensive line and taking a lineman here on Day 3 makes a ton of sense. Kellen Diesch, from Arizona State, would be a great get here. He’s a tall player standing at 6’7 and weighs 300 pounds. He has excellent movement along the line and can block well in the run game. He can absorb defenders trying to break through the line and has good recognition of the various defensive moves the opponent may try to break through the line.
Diesch is still working on filling into his large frame but would be a good reserve to learn behind many of the Cleveland veterans.
Cleveland Browns Prospect No. 3 still available on Day 3 of NFL Draft: Cade Otton, TE Washington
The Browns could always use another tight end. They have two right now that will carry the load next season with David Njoku and Harrison Bryant. Njoku was just signed for another season and Bryant still has a couple of years left on his first contract. The Browns have liked to use the tight end in their offensive sets and drafting Cade Otton here on Day 3 would be a great addition to the team.
Some draft projections have Otton listed as the second or third best tight end in the class. He’s from the Washington Huskies where drafting tight ends is pretty normal as the Huskies seem to be a factory of producing future NFL tight ends. Otton stands at 6’5 and is listed at 250 lbs. He has excellent footwork and runs routes well. His acceleration is outstanding as well. He’s an aggressive player and likes to play through the contact.
He grabbed 91 passes in his four years with 1,026 yards and scored nine touchdowns. If the Browns do draft an additional tight end on Day 3 Otton would be a great addition to the team.