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Cleveland Browns: 5 dark horse wide receivers to target in the NFL Draft

By Nick Dudukovich

COLUMBIA, MO - OCTOBER 21: J'Mon Moore #6 of the Missouri Tigers tries to escape a tackle by Lloyd Hightower #5 of the Idaho Vandalsin the first quarter at Memorial Stadium on October 21, 2017 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)
COLUMBIA, MO - OCTOBER 21: J'Mon Moore #6 of the Missouri Tigers tries to escape a tackle by Lloyd Hightower #5 of the Idaho Vandalsin the first quarter at Memorial Stadium on October 21, 2017 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 03: Pittsburgh wide receiver Quadree Henderson catches a pass during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 3, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 03: Pittsburgh wide receiver Quadree Henderson catches a pass during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 3, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

5. Quadree Henderson, Pitt

Quadree Henderson would provide the Browns with a much-needed upgrade on special teams, however, he’s not an accomplished wideout leading up to the draft.

Turn in the card: Lance Zierlein wrote Henderson’s ability on special teams would be enough to ensure him an NFL career, but added that his potential as a slot receiver is reason enough to draft him.

He averaged 26.5 yards on kick returns during his three seasons with the Panthers, which resulted in three touchdowns. He averaged 13.4 yards per punt return (two touchdowns).

Not so fast: Henderson is as raw as they come as a receiving prospect, with virtually no production at the position to fall back on, catching just 17 balls last year. His ability to grasp a route tree is even under question until he proves that he can do it.

Final take: When talking about the middle-end of the draft, teams are looking at potential. Few players taken here come to a franchise and start immediately.  It’s enticing to think of Henderson in the Browns lineup, even as a “gadget” player. At the very least, he’ll solve the team’s special teams conundrum that was not answered by Jabrill Peppers a season ago.

Next: Grading Tony Grossi's Mock Draft 1.0

The NFL Draft runs from April 26 through April 28 and will held at AT&T Stadium, the home of the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas.

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