The Cleveland Browns went into the 2022 NFL draft with three selections in the top 100 picks. They ended day two of the draft with three selections in the top 100 picks but traded down from their top selection to add two picks in the fourth round.
While fans were upset with the decision, the trade itself was a strong value move for the team. Not only did it allow Houston to leap Baltimore for a player the Ravens reportedly wanted but it gave Cleveland extra picks in the top 125 selections.
The Browns seemed to treat the 2022 draft as one to prepare for the 2023 season and beyond instead of focusing solely on players that can produce right away. Their final pick Friday, WR David Bell, is the player most likely to impact the team in 2022.
The impact moving forward is not just on the field but on other players. Here are three players that Cleveland’s three new players from round three of the draft could impact:
