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Cleveland Browns: 3 undrafted rookies who could make the team

By Chad Porto

WESTFIELD, INDIANA - AUGUST 14: Derrick Willies #84 of the Cleveland Browns catches a pass during the joint practice between the Cleveland Browns and the Indianapolis Colts at Grand Park on August 14, 2019 in Westfield, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
WESTFIELD, INDIANA - AUGUST 14: Derrick Willies #84 of the Cleveland Browns catches a pass during the joint practice between the Cleveland Browns and the Indianapolis Colts at Grand Park on August 14, 2019 in Westfield, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /
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IOWA CITY, IOWA- SEPTEMBER 01: Tight end Nate Wieting #39 of the Iowa Hawkeyes runs up the field during the second half in front of linebacker Lance Deveaux #37 of the Northern Illinois Huskies on September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images)
IOWA CITY, IOWA- SEPTEMBER 01: Tight end Nate Wieting #39 of the Iowa Hawkeyes runs up the field during the second half in front of linebacker Lance Deveaux #37 of the Northern Illinois Huskies on September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) /

Nate Wieting TE – Iowa

Outside of AJ Green, Nate Wieting is the closest thing to a “lock” of making the main roster as the Browns get. Wieting is arguably the fourth-best tight end on the roster. The Cleveland Browns have a dysfunctional tight end just ahead of him in David Njoku. Assuming the Browns trade Njoku, and they should  – he’s a malcontent, then Wieting would be eagerly scooped up and given a main roster spot.

Wieting was a back up most of his time in Iowa, behind the likes of Noah Fant and T.J. Hockenson and in 2019 behind true freshmen Sam LaPorta. LaPorta is a highly valued prospect that NFL scouts are already taking an interest in, while Fanta and Hockenson were first-round draft picks. Wieting never had a chance.

A good blocker, Wieting is athletic for a man his size and can play both tight end and fullback if needed. While neither position is one of need at the moment with both being fully stocked, having Wieting as a third-string guy to backup fellow rookie Harrison Bryant and former Pro Bowler and recently-signed starter, Austin Hooper isn’t a bad idea.

He only makes the roster if (when) Njoku gets traded, however. If the team hangs on to the disgruntled former first-round pick, then it’s possible Wieting gets put on the practice squad for the foreseeable future.

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