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The Cleveland Browns entered the 2023 NFL Draft on April 27 with eight picks over the three-day draft, but they didn’t make their first pick until the third round Friday night, selecting Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman with the No. 74 overall pick. With their second third-round pick Friday, the Browns took Baylor defensive tackle Siaki Ika at No. 98. The Browns had six picks left for Day 3 and opened Saturday by taking offensive tackle Dawand Jones out of Ohio State with the No. 111 pick. With their second fourth-round pick (No. 126), they took defensive end Isaiah McGuire out of Missouri. In the fifth round, Cleveland added UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (No. 140) and Northwestern cornerback Cameron Mitchell (No. 142). The Browns added Ohio State center Luke Wypler in the sixth round and traded the No. 229 pick of the seventh round to Baltimore for a sixth-round pick in 2024.

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The Browns completed Day 3 of the NFL Draft on Saturday and it included adding two Ohio State players for the first time since 1965. They also added two Buckeyes as undrafted free agents in their secondary.

Today’s Orange and Brown Talk takes a look, player-by-player at Day 3 of the draft and what each player means for the Browns. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discuss Dawand Jones, Isaiah McGuire, Dorian Thompson-Robinson, Cameron Mitchell and Luke Wypler.

Then Doug Lesmerises joins the show to dig in even deeper on the Ohio State players the Browns added. He also talks about C.J. Stroud landing in Houston and where Marvin Harrison Jr. would have gone in this draft.

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The Cleveland Browns have made their selections and the 2023 NFL Draft is now in the books. The first selection on day three was used on Offensive Tackle Dawand Jones, a massive young man with a high ceiling out of Ohio State. He commits Browns got a steal.

Isiah McGuire edge rusher out of Mizzou was next in the fold, the Tigers best defender the last two years should slide into the defensive end rotation with long term starter ability.

Apparently all the talk between Andrew Berry and draft quarterbacks wasn't smoke after all as they selected Dorian Thompson-Robinson out of UCLA. He appears to be the long term number two behind Deshaun Watson.

Cam Mitchell out of Northwestern is a versatile secondary player with a big special teams resume who will be part of Bubba Ventrones's unit to start.

Cleveland then double dipped on Ohio State olineman with the selection of Luke Wypler. The center position will see some movement as there is not enough eoom for all of them.

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The pick of Cedric Tillman at #74 will make for a lively discussion! Do you agree or disagree with the Cleveland Browns decision to draft a WR with their 74th pick in the 2023 NFL Draft? Let us know in the comments below! We're always happy to discuss Cleveland Browns news and rumors with our loyal listener base!

The Browns did the same thing for Deshaun Watson that the Ravens did for Lamar Jackson with their first pick in the draft: supplied him with another pass-catcher for an even more explosive offense. With Jackson, it was first-round pick Zay Flowers of Boston College. For Watson, it’s Tennessee big-body receiver Cedric Tillman Jr. (6-foot-3, 215 pounds), whom they picked with the 74th pick in the third round, their first pick in the draft. They acquired the pick when they traded down with the Jets from No. 42 in the second round to acquire receiver Elijah Moore. “I’m fired up to play with Deshaun Watson,” Tillman said. “He’s one of the best quarterbacks in the league and I’m really looking forward getting to all my teammates and new brothers and new coaches and stuff, so I’m excited.”

The addition of Tillman, Moore, Marquise Goodwin and tight end Jordan Akins represents a major overhaul of the receiving corps, but Browns assistant GM Catherine Raiche noted that a team can’t have too many good pass-catchers. The son of former Broncos receiver Cedric Tillman, Tillman isn’t worried about getting lost in the crowded receiver room.

“I’m looking forward to playing with all of those great receivers,” Tillman, 23, said. “I’m very excited. I’ve watched Amari Cooper since his Alabama days, so having one of the best receivers and one of the best route runners being able to learn from him will be huge in my game. So I look forward to it.” Tillman missed six games last season after undergoing ankle surgery, and was limited to 37 catches for 417 yards and three touchdowns. But when he was healthy in 2021, he caught 64 passes for 1,081 yards and 12 TDs.

Browns assistant GM Glenn Cook, who watched two of Tillman’s games in person last season, said the Browns were thrilled to land him where they did. “We feel good about his makeup,” Cook said. “We feel good about what he can do. We believe in his ability to learn the game. He’s a smart young man.” Cook said he has it in him to become a No. 1 receiver in the NFL. That would be good for the Browns, because Cooper’s contract is up after next season. Raiche said the Browns feel good about Tillman’s overall skill set and ability to stretch the field. “It was definitely worth the wait,” Raiche said. “We thought about trading up or down”

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The Browns added wide receiver Cedric Tillman and defensive tackle Siaki Ika during Friday's second round of the NFL draft. In Tillman, they get a big receiver and in Ika they get a big human.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discussed Day 2 of the NFL Draft at the team's headquarters in Berea after it was over. They get into both picks and share their thoughts on each one.

What does Tillman's addition mean to the current receiver room and where does he fit? How does Ika impact the defensive line and what does his presence mean for the likes of Perrion Winfrey, Jordan Elliott and other previous Berry picks.

They also look ahead to Day 3 and what they hope the team will accomplish with their remaining six picks in the draft.

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On day 2 of the draft, the Cleveland Browns could make a move that has fans talking! Watch as we cover all the latest news and rumors on the Cleveland Browns and see which players we believe could be on the verge of being drafted by the team. Stay tuned as we bring you the latest news and rumors, and watch as the Cleveland Browns make their big move! That’s right, the draft train will keep on rolling in Kansas City and bring in five teams (Dolphins, Browns, Broncos, 49ers, and Rams) who didn’t have a first-round selection.

The biggest storyline following Day 1: Where will Kentucky QB Will Levis land? Let’s look ahead at when Round 2 kicks off Friday and the names of some of the best players still available on the draft board.

Who are the best quarterbacks available on Day 2 of the NFL Draft?

Three quarterbacks went on Night 1 in Kansas City. Let’s take a look at the signal callers who are still looking to hear their names called in the 2023 NFL Draft.

Will Levis, Kentucky

Levis was the most shocking name to fall out of the first round this year. He joins the aforementioned Rodgers as a QB with a painfully long wait time in the draft's "green room." The Kentucky gunslinger threw for 19 touchdowns and 10 interceptions in 2022. He completed 60.9% of his passes which has drawn criticism from NFL Draft pundits.

Hendon Hooker, Tennessee

At one-point last season, the 25-year-old quarterback was a Heisman Trophy frontrunner. Unfortunately, the Volunteers QB suffered a torn ACL that cut his season short. He still finished with an impressive 27-to-2 touchdowns-to-interception ratio and went on to be named SEC Offensive Player of the Year in 2022.

Who are the best wide receivers available on NFL Draft Day 2?

Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Quentin Johnson, Zay Flowers, and Jordan Addison eventually all went in succession in the back half of the first round. The rest of the 2023 receiver class remains in the green room.

Here's a look at the best pass-catching prospects:

Jalin Hyatt, Tennessee

Few receivers had a more productive 2022 campaign than Hyatt. The Volunteer superstar reeled in 15 touchdowns which was second most in the country last season. He also finished tied for 13th in yards per reception (18.9) which should have plenty offensive coordinators salivating over the possibility of landing Hyatt in the second round.

Jonathan Mingo Ole Miss

Like Hyatt, Mingo is an SEC pass catcher who specializes in vertical route running and possesses stellar top-end speed for his size. Mingo tracks the deep ball well and will likely find a home quickly on Day 2.

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The Ravens and quarterback Lamar Jackson agreed to a record-setting deal on Thursday just before the start of the NFL Draft, locking up their franchise quarterback for 5 years and $260 million with $185 million in guarantees. It ends a long saga that left many wondering if Jackson would ever wear a Ravens uniform again.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe open Friday's podcast by discussing Jackson's contract and the state of quarterbacks in the AFC.

Then they turn their attention to the draft. What stood out on Day 1?

Lastly, what should the Browns do on Day 2 of the draft when they finally go on the clock?

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NFL Draft Day is finally here and we're getting you ready for the weekend with our final weekly NFL Draft pod. cleveland.com draft expert Tim Bielik and film expert Lance Reisland join the show once again to answer some big-picture questions and make picks for the Browns.

How will the Browns win this weekend? Pick one player to put on the Browns. Who do you wish they could take at No. 12? Who's your draft crush?

They also answer questions from our Football Insider subscribers and go into the war room one last time to do a Browns-only mock draft of their first four rounds.

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We take a look at the top three players drafted by the Cleveland Browns since 2010. We'll give you a rundown of each player and discuss what makes them the best choice for the Cleveland Browns in the upcoming NFL draft. It’s no secret to the Browns or their fans that the team hasn’t made many great draft picks, especially in the first round. But recently they have had several successful draft picks that are a major part of the team’s recent upswing. With the 2023 NFL Draft less than a week away, let’s look back at three picks that have had a major role in the teams’ new success:

Joel Bitonio

Not only is Joel Bitonio the longest-tenured Cleveland Brown, but he’s also one of their best players. Bitonio has seen it all in the Dawg Pound and that experience has helped build a positive culture with the current team. Seeing it not work so many times has probably helped Bitonio learn how it can work. He has seen awful team leaders and awful coaches. Like anyone, you can learn lessons from your negative experiences. If Bitonio is on board with something the rest of the team has no other choice but to be on board as well.

Nick Chubb

Nick Chubb has been one of the league’s best running back since he first stepped on the field in 2018. The Cleveland Browns have a good one. Though he originally started as a backup to Carlos Hyde it was evident from his fourth game against the Raiders when he had three carries for 105 yards and a pair of touchdowns that Chubb was a special talent.According to PFF, Nick Chubb is their highest-graded player from the 2018 class with a 94.5 overall career grade. It has been truly fun watching Chubb play in Cleveland and even if the team throws the ball more in 2023 Chubb will be a major factor if the team is a contender this year.

Myles Garrett

It’s not going to be a long debate about who the Browns best player is and has been over the last few years. Myles Garrett has been everything the Browns could have imagined when they drafted him first overall in 2017. Even when the rest of the team was awful and losing games they shouldn’t have, Garrett was always a bright spot on the roster. He is the player other teams have to game plan for and he has single-handedly won a few games for the Browns in 2020. Garrett is one of the few Browns drafted players to receive a second contract of substance. He’s one of the faces of the Browns franchise and is going to be a stud on the defense for years to come. Myles Garrett became the Browns all-time sack leader in only his 5 year with the team. 

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Jackson and Anthony are joined by the DawgLand's Draft Analyst and Co-Host of the Top Dawgs Podcast, Alex Hale as the trio discuss the latest rumors surrounding the draft before Alex reveals Mock Draft 3.0 while also discussing what positions the Browns should target this weekend in the NFL Draft.