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Grading the Cleveland Browns 2020 draft class at the mid-year point

By Chad Porto

BEREA, OHIO - AUGUST 29: Linebacker Jacob Phillips #50 of the Cleveland Browns works out during training camp at the Browns training facility on August 29, 2020 in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
BEREA, OHIO - AUGUST 29: Linebacker Jacob Phillips #50 of the Cleveland Browns works out during training camp at the Browns training facility on August 29, 2020 in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /
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Cleveland Browns tight end Harrison Bryant (88) catches a pass in the end zone during the Orange and Brown practice at FirstEnergy Stadium, Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021, in Cleveland, Ohio.Browns 22
Cleveland Browns tight end Harrison Bryant (88) catches a pass in the end zone during the Orange and Brown practice at FirstEnergy Stadium, Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021, in Cleveland, Ohio.Browns 22 /

TE Harrison Bryant  (115th Overall)

This one is a pain to try to figure out. He’s not been bad, as Harrison Bryant has shown potential. The problem is that potential isn’t being properly examined and developed. He’s mostly blocking, which is horrid as he’s not a good run blocker, but shockingly a solid pass blocker.

The problem is that Bryant is in an offense that really doesn’t utilize him. The Browns really only throw to Amari Cooper and David Njoku and sometimes Donovan Peoples-Jones. That’s really it. Bryant isn’t getting used, so he can’t show off what he can or can’t do.

The Browns started putting Bryant out at receiver against Baltimore and that may be his best bet to fit in the offense going forward. He’s not elite fast, with just a 4.7 40-time, but Jarvis Landry posted a 4.8 when healthy. Goalline-to-goalline speed is overrated in the. It’s useful, sure, but it’s not necessary. If he can out-leap defensive backs as a receiver and pull down passes, he can have a solid NFL career.

I see a lot of Brian Finneran in him in that regard, though more mobile and agile. Until the Browns passing offense comes to fruition or Bryant goes to a better team, a C- is the best he’s going to earn.

Grade: C-

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