Browns 2018 draft picks by NFLDraftScout
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#67. Chad Thomas, DE, position rank #18
Miami (Fla.) 6050 | 281 lbs. | SR. Miami, Fla. (Booker T. Washington) 10/12/1995 (age 22.5)
YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD
2014: (12/0) 7 1.0 0.0 0 0
2015: (13/8) 18 1.5 1.0 1 4
2016: (12/12) 37 11.0 4.5 1 3
2017: (13/13) 41 12.5 5.5 0 1
Total: (50/33) 103 26.0 11.0 2 8
HT WT ARM HAND WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP
COMBINE 6050 281 33 1/2 10 1/4 81 1/2 4.92 2.85 1.70 29 09’08” - - -
PRO DAY N/A
STRENGTHS: Built with a NFL starter kit, boasting an ideal frame and proportionate build…quick-footed with speed to chase down runners…quick stab move into blockers, keeping his balance to wrap the corner…powerful hands to cause damage when he lands his swipe/slap moves…body control to twist/stunt, forcing the quarterback to move his feet…uses his length to stack and locate, tracking well in the run game…sets a physical edge to shut down the corners, filtering runs inside…comfortable in space and rarely finds himself off balance…certified tough guy and accustomed to playing through pain…named a senior captain…posted back-to-back seasons with double-digit tackles for loss.
WEAKNESSES: Predictable pass rush plan, lacking an efficient move-to-move transition…powerful, but undeveloped hand use…too pronounced when loading up his hands pre-move…not a consistent finisher, over-running the pocket or struggling to get the ballcarrier on the ground…heavy first step and doesn’t play explosive in his movements…requires a moment to collect his momentum when changing directions…late to detach once blockers engulf him…battled through left shoulder issues as a senior (Oct. 2017)…mediocre sack production, averaging only one sack every three games as a starter.
SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Miami (Fla.), Thomas lined up with his hand on the ground as the starting left defensive end in the Hurricanes’ four-man front. Some in the scouting community have expressed concern about his passion for music, but he directly shuts down that narrative (Thomas at the Scouting Combine: “If I liked music more than football, I wouldn’t be here.”). Thomas has impressive ease of movement for a man his size with the hammer hands and length to develop as a pass rush threat. He didn’t get home enough on film with average sack production, but his consistency was better vs. the run.
Overall, Thomas isn’t a quick-twitch speed rusher who will consistently threaten the edge, but he has the upper body power and fluidity to be a base defensive end and valuable rotational player.
GRADE: 4th-5th Round
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#105. Antonio Callaway, WR, position rank #21
Florida 5105 | 200 lbs. | JR. Miami, Fla. (Booker T. Washington) 1/9/1997 (age 21.3)
YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD
2015: (14/13) 35 678 19.4 4
2016: (12/11) 54 721 13.4 3
2017: Did not play (suspension)
Total: (26/24) 89 1,399 15.7 7
HT WT ARM HAND WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP
COMBINE 5105 200 31 1/2 09 1/2 73 5/8 4.41 2.57 1.52 34 10’01” - - -
PRO DAY - - - - - 4.12 6.99 -
STRENGTHS: Above average play speed and everything he does is quick…forces cornerback to protect vs. deep routes because once he gains a step, he doesn’t give it back…lower body twitch to make sudden cuts at the top of patterns or as a ballcarrier…doesn’t slow his stride or gear down when changing directions…dangerous YAC skills to elude defenders on screens/slants…natural feel for space mid-route, establishing leverage…quickly resets his vision to find an escape path……proven versatility as the first player in school history to score a touchdown five different ways (rushing, receiving, passing, kick return, punt return)…averaged 12.1 yards on punt returns (54/653/2)…averaged 29.3 yards on kick returns (6/176/1)…NFL bloodlines – cousin (John Brown) is a wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals and former third round pick in the 2014 NFL Draft.
WEAKNESSES: Undersized, slender frame…fights the football with concentration issues at the catch point…feels ghosts over the middle of the field and when returning punts…questionable football IQ and situational awareness…poor stem discipline, drifting at the top of routes…struggles to power through the jam or tackle attempts…ball security issues with six career fumbles, including five in 2016…missed playing time at Florida due to injuries to his foot (Oct. 2015) and right quad (Sept. 2016) – also suffered a torn meniscus (Oct. 2014) as a senior in high school…numerous off-field red flags in his background – suspended for the 2017 season after his involvement with a credit card fraud scheme (felony charges were dropped after a plea deal was reached); cited for marijuana possession (May 2017) while he was a passenger in the car of a 40-year old career criminal; was the target of a Title IX and sexual assault allegation (Dec. 2015) and was suspended for 2016 spring practices, but was found “not responsible” after he claimed to be “high” on marijuana…NFL scout: “He’ll fail at least one drug test in the NFL. Put that in your guide.”
SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Florida, Callaway was the featured weapon on the Gators’ offense during the 2015 and 2016 seasons, lining up across the formation and serving as the primary punt returner. He became the third-fastest player in school history to reach 1,000 career receiving yards, creating explosive plays with 21 of his 89 career catches resulting in 20+ yards. Quick as a hiccup, Callaway has the natural speed and ease of movement to be a home run threat any time he touches the ball. However, his film is riddled with mental mistakes and his poor off-field decision-making deserves scrutiny.
Overall, Callaway is a sudden athlete with the playmaking skills to be a NFL starter, but his unreliable focus (both on and off the field) makes it tough to believe he will reach that sky-high potential.
GRADE: 4th-5th Round
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#150. Genard Avery, LB, position rank #14
Memphis 6004 | 248 lbs. | SR. Grenada, Miss. (Grenada)
YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT
2014: (13/1) 19 6.0 5.0 0 1 0 (DE)
2015: (11/7) 53 6.5 3.0 0 0 0 (WLB)
2016: (13/13) 81 11.0 5.0 2 4 2 (WLB)
2017: (13/13) 80 22.0 8.5 2 2 0 (7 DE, 6 WLB)
Total: (50/34) 233 45.5 21.5 4 7 2
HT WT ARM HAND WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP
COMBINE 6004 248 31 10 1/8 74 1/8 4.59 2.67 1.59 36 10’04” 4.36 6.90 26
PRO DAY N/A
STRENGTHS: Speed to chase down ballcarriers from behind…packed-on muscle and no stranger to the weight room (two-time state champion powerlifter)…forceful tackler and lays a lick on his target…lowers his pads at contact to gain leverage…mean attitude and plays with conviction to compete in the trenches…impact blitzing skills, using speed, bend and body leverage to win the corner…flashes violence in his hands with a baseline understanding of how to set up rush moves…only two interceptions in college, but returned both for touchdowns…two-year team captain…graduated with his undergrad degree (Dec. 2017)…versatile experience at inside and outside linebacker and as a hybrid edge rusher, leading the team in tackles for loss the last two seasons.
WEAKNESSES: Shorter stature and arm length…sticks to blockers at the line of scrimmage, opening second level run lanes for the ballcarrier…overmatched downhill at the goal line or short-yardage situations…questionable backfield vision, losing sight of the ball mid-traffic…speed to mirror, but late to key-and-diagnose…straight-linish athlete and hips/lower body look stiff in coverage…tight redirection skills eat away at his range…arrives too hot as a tackler at times…aggressive hands as a rusher, but counter measures and move-to-move transition are raw…suffered a season-ending wrist injury (Nov. 2015) and required surgery.
SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Memphis, Avery spent most of his collegiate career as the starting WILL linebacker, but finished his Memphis career as the “KAT” hybrid outside linebacker to utilize his rush skills – finished second in school history in career tackles for loss (45.5) and third in sacks (21.5). Avery is at his best as a downhill defender with his speed and toughness to attack, creating stopping power on clean-view tackle attempts. However, he has questionable instincts and twitch, often getting eaten up by blockers near the line of scrimmage. His pass rush skills and versatile experience are encouraging, but he is more of a blitzer than rusher right now with limited length and coverage skills.
Overall, Avery has tweener traits and might struggle to find a home on defense, but his straight-line speed and competitive make-up could keep him on a roster as a special teamer while he fights for playing time on defense.
GRADE: 4th-5th Round
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#175. Damien Ratley, WR, position rank #63
Graded UDFA on the guide and only the top 60 are written up but this is a tweet from the author of this guide
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WR Damion Ratley had average tape, but the testing numbers were elite at 6016 and 196 pounds: 4.39 40-yd, 1.54 10-yd, 38" vert, 6.92 3-cone
#188. Simeon Thomas, CB, position rank #125
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CB Simeon Thomas is the definition of a "traits" pick: 6-3 1/2, 190 pounds 35 1/4 arms 4.46 40-yd dash, 39" vert, 11'03" broad, 7.00 3-cone
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MorFor those asking for his other numbers: 1.60 10-yard, 2.62 20-yard, 4.28 SS, 11.23 LS, 4 bench. 82 1/2 wing, 9 1/8 hand
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Nice job LB - thanks!
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Nice job LB - thanks!
Nice job LB - thanks!
You're welcome, that rap sheet in Calloway's weaknesses made me chuckle
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Nice job LB - thanks!
You're welcome, that rap sheet in Calloway's weaknesses made me chuckle
You're welcome, that rap sheet in Calloway's weaknesses made me chuckle
It's an interesting draft pick.
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Now for the "analytics" stuff...
Baker Mayfield
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Nick Chubb
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Antonio Callaway
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Austin Corbett - His profile has been done as a Center
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Chad Thomas
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Denzel Ward
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