Dontrell Hilliard
Now in his third year, Hilliard needs to quickly establish that he’s the best man for the No. 3 running back job. Flashes of potential in the first two years, primarily in preseason action, haven’t been convincing enough.
Hilliard can bolster his position by seizing the return specialist job. But the Browns now have the more accomplished Jojo Natson among other options for punt and kick returns. Fumbling twice last season in limited touches does not help his case. The feather in his cap is his ability to operate as a receiver out of the backfield, an important attribute in Kevin Stefanski’s offense.