With the 2024 NFL draft in the rearview, the Cleveland Browns are receiving praise for their haul. Two Browns selections were named in an article by ESPN’s Matt Miller about his top 100 fits, picks and sleepers from the draft.
The Browns’ selection of South Dakota cornerback Myles Harden checked in as the No. 66-ranked pick. Harden was 167th on Miller’s board, and the Browns got Harden at No. 227.
Here is what Miller had to say:
Smart teams take fliers late in the draft on high-end potential, and that’s what Harden brings out of South Dakota. The 5-foot-11 cornerback likely fell in the draft after a 4.5-second time in the 40-yard dash, but his instincts and timing in coverage are eye-opening. He’s a sleeper worth watching as a future third or fourth corner.
The Browns’ second pick to make an appearance on Miller’s list was their first pick: Ohio State defensive tackle Michael Hall Jr. Miller ranked the Browns’ 54th overall pick as his 80th-favorite pick of the weekend:
The Browns needed to land an impact 3-technique early in the draft, and without a first-round selection, Hall was a smart choice on Day 2. A first-step maven with the quickness to shoot past interior blockers, he will slot into the defensive line’s starting four very quickly.
As the Browns look to stay competitive and get younger at the same time, they will rely on both Hall and Harden to make an impact.
