The Cleveland Browns came into the 2022 NFL draft with some specific needs and seemed to address them despite trading down twice. They seemed to open up another need with the trading of slot cornerback Troy Hill but there is still veteran free agency to help fill in some needs.
For the Browns, using all nine picks doesn’t mean all nine players are going to make the team. In fact, it is possible at least three of their draft picks do not make the initial 53-man roster but all will be given a chance to compete.
In the end, Cleveland drafted four offensive players, four defensive players and a special teams player. They also added a fourth-round pick in 2023 in one of their trade downs.
The team will also add some undrafted free agents before rookie minicamp gets underway.
For now, here is the Browns 2022 NFL draft class: