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Who did the Browns draft: Tracking every Cleveland selection in 2024 NFL draft
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The Cleveland Browns sat out the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night but jumped into action Friday , taking Ohio State defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. in the second round and then selecting Michigan guard Zak Zinter in the third round .
Their first pick Saturday came in Round 5 and the Browns selected wide receiver Jamari Thrash of Louisville at pick No. 156 overall. In Round 6, they added linebacker Nathaniel Watson from Mississippi State before taking South Dakota DB Myles Harden and Cincinnati DT Jowon Briggs in Round 7 with their final two picks.
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Coming off a playoff season featuring one of the league's top defenses, the Browns were looking for help in assorted areas , with defensive tackle being a top priority they addressed with their top pick and final one. Wide receiver , offensive line and linebacker were other areas of concern addressed.
Browns NFL Draft picks 2024
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Round 2: No. 54 - Mike Hall Jr., DT, Ohio State
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Round 3: No. 85 - Zak Zinter, G, Michigan
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Round 5: No. 156 - Jamari Thrash, WR, Louisville
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Round 6: No. 206 - Nathaniel Watson, LB, Mississippi State
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Round 7: No. 227 - Myles Harden, DB, South Dakota
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Round 7: No. 243 - Jowon Briggs, DT, Cincinnati
UDFAs take center stage following NFL draft
After adding six players through the NFL draft, the Browns are not done making additions to their roster. The pursuit of undrafted free agents begins, with some signing moments after the draft ends. Here's our Browns UDFA tracker , as well as a list of the best available players , as of the end of the draft.
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Browns draft grades
Draft grades: Michael Hall to Browns in NFL draft: Instant grade, analysis, stats for 54th pick
Draft grades: Zak Zinter to Browns in NFL draft: Instant grade, analysis, stats for 85th pick
Draft grades: Jamari Thrash to Browns in NFL draft: Instant grade, analysis, stats for 156th pick
Draft grades: Nathaniel Watson to Browns in NFL draft: Instant grade, analysis, stats for 206th pick
Draft grades: Myles Harden to Browns in NFL draft: Instant grade, analysis, stats for 227th pick
Draft grades: Jowon Briggs to Browns in NFL draft: Instant grade, analysis, stats for 243rd pick
When do the Browns pick today?
The Browns begin today with four picks. Barring any trades, they are schedule to pick in Round 5 (No. 156 overall), Round 6 (No. 206), Round 7 (No. 227) and Round 7 (No. 243).
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