The Cleveland Browns were tied to a number of wide receivers in the ramp-up to the NFL draft. Before the Deshaun Watson trade, most believed the team would select one with the thirteenth overall pick. Once that selection was traded, it was assumed that one of their first two picks would be receivers despite having traded for Amari Cooper.
Instead, Cleveland traded down out of the second round and waited until late in the third round to select David Bell out of Purdue. Bell has a skillset that may put him in a position to replace Jarvis Landry as the Browns slot receiver.
Later in the draft, Michael Woods II was added. A different style of receiver, Woods is more of an outside receiver with sideline skills. As a sixth-round pick, Woods’ isn’t a sure bet to make the team’s initial 53-man roster but would seem to have a strong chance.
