Cleveland Browns: 5 offensive lineman to target after the 1st round

The Cleveland Browns need to add some help, especially at offensive line. Here’s five bodies the team should look to add after the first round.

Now that podcasting is Joe Thomas‘ No. 1 career, the Cleveland Browns enter the 2018 NFL Draft with a huge problem: patching the offensive line.

The unit was said to be the strength of the team at this time last year, but Thomas’ departure could create a Factory of Sadness produced gray cloud at the position unless GM John Dorsey gives the left tackle some serious consideration in the draft.

Former third-round pick Shon Coleman appears to get the first chance to seize the position once camp commences. Ex-Steeler and free-agent signing Chris Hubbard is expected to lock down right tackle.

Joel Bitonio and Kevin Zeitler are solid guards, with the later being one of the big free-agent signings of 2017. Some fans wondered if Bitonio might possibly play guard, but that discussion has been shot down.

J.C. Tretter returns at center. Notable reserves include Roderick Johnson, Austin Reiter and Spencer Drango.

With tackle being an obvious need, depth should also be added to the line.

Here’s five lineman the Browns should give a serious look at after the first round.