Pathway to production: Which rookies have a good chance to see the field in 2023?

How soon can the rookies find the field in 2023?

Adding seven new faces to their roster through the 2023 NFL draft, the Cleveland Browns have improved their depth at key positions of need. How soon, however, will these rookies find the field in Cleveland to contribute toward wins for the franchise?

Using the stoplight structure, we dive into how clear each rookie’s pathway to finding the field in 2023 is. Green light means they will see snaps from Week 1 on, yellow light means they may have to contribute as a special teamer before clawing their way onto the field at their position, and red light means their chances of seeing the field in 2023 are slim to none.