Tag: Cedric Tillman

Two Browns rookies have been invited to the 2023 rookie premiere

Two Browns will participate in the event in two weeks.

The 2023 NFL draft is over and that means that offseason workouts will start to ramp up in preparation for training camps to start this summer. The 2023 NFL Players Rookie premiere will take place May 18-21 in Los Angeles and the Browns will have two of their new players attend. Both third-round pick Cedric Tillman and fifth-round pick Dorian Thompson-Robinson have been invited to the event.

Cedric Tillman has some impressive tape especially during his breakout season in 2021 before 2022 was lost mostly due to injury. Many fans were surprised when the team decided to use a draft pick on a quarterback as the team is looking for a long-term answer to back up Deshaun Watson.

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Browns mailbag post-2023 NFL draft edition: What positions are still concerning?

What roster questions remain with the draft complete?

It has been a good offseason so far as the Cleveland Browns have added talent in needed areas, both through free agency and the 2023 NFL draft. Some of the biggest issues from last season, like the lack of run-stoppers, have already been addressed though the roster is far from perfect.

The team showed they weren’t done in free agency on Thursday when they address the lack of safety depth by signing versatile veteran Rodney McLeod. So after the offseason so far what are the biggest questions remaining with the roster and what can we expect from this year’s rookies, those answers and more are in this edition of the Browns mailbag.

Podcast: Breaking down the Cleveland Browns’ 2023 NFL draft class

How does the overall draft class grade out?

The 2023 NFL draft for the Cleveland Browns started later than most, with their first pick being no. 74 overall. Starting with Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman in the third round, the Browns managed to get some talented players that fell into their laps. Also, Andrew Berry traded away his final pick in the seventh round for an upgrade in the form of the Ravens’ sixth-round pick next year.

The players the Browns picked have the physical tools to become quality NFL players and contributors down the road. Some of these players need work on the fundamentals but they have the time as they won’t be thrust into starting roles if they aren’t ready for them. You can watch this week’s podcast by clicking here.

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5 takeaways from the Browns’ 2023 NFL draft

What did we learn from the Browns’ draft this weekend?

After a busy Friday and Saturday, the Cleveland Browns added extreme value to their roster despite the lack of a first or second round pick in the 2023 NFL draft. The Athletic’s draft expert Dane Brugler has stated they landed a massive five players from the top 100 of his big board despite having two top 100 picks.

With seven new players now on their roster, and at key positions of need at the top, the Browns addressed positional holes and stayed true to the strength of their board when they came on the clock.

What can we take away from the way the Browns attacked the weekend? Here are five key points that stood out the most.

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.

Every Vols’ selection in 2023 NFL draft

A look at every Vols’ selection in the 2023 NFL draft.

The 2023 NFL draft was held Thursday-Saturday in the plaza outside of Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri.

Five former Vols were selected in the 2023 NFL draft.

Following the 2023 NFL draft, 384 Tennessee players have been selected all time, dating to 1936.

Tennessee produced the second-most picks in 2023 through the first three rounds of the draft with five.

Tennessee also extended its streak of consecutive NFL drafts with a wide receiver selected to four, marking the longest streak in the Southeastern Conference and tied for the longest in the nation (USC).

Tennessee football’s free agent signings tracker after 2023 NFL draft

Below are the Vols’ student-athletes who were selected in the 2023 NFL draft.

2023 NFL draft: Highlights of every new Browns rookie

Want the lowdown on all of the Browns’ picks this weekend?

Another draft has come and gone as the 2023 NFL draft has reached its conclusion. The Cleveland Browns landed seven players, trading out of their final draft slot in the seventh round. From Tennessee wide receiver to Ohio State center Luke Wypler, the Browns landed high-quality value across the board.

Want to see what these guys have on the field?

Here we give you highlights for each of the players the Browns have added to their roster this past weekend. From rounds three through six, the Browns added talent that can contribute from day one even in a rotational or backup role.

Twitter reaction to Tennessee players selected in 2023 NFL draft

A look at social media buzz for Tennessee football players selected in the 2023 NFL draft.

The 2023 NFL draft was held Thursday-Saturday in the plaza outside of Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri.

Five former Vols were selected in the 2023 NFL draft.

Tennessee football’s 2023 NFL draft picks:

Round 1 (No. 10 overall), Darnell Wright, offensive line, Chicago Bears
Round 3 (No. 68 overall), Hendon Hooker, quarterback, Detroit Lions
Round 3 (No. 73 overall), Jalin Hyatt, wide receiver, New York Giants
Round 3 (No. 74 overall), Cedric Tillman, wide receiver, Cleveland Browns
Round 3 (No. 77 overall), Byron Young, edge rusher, Los Angeles Rams

Tennessee football’s free agent signings tracker after 2023 NFL draft

Following the conclusion of the 2023 NFL draft, Vols Wire looks at social media buzz for Tennessee players and is listed below.

Former Panthers and Ravens WR Steve Smith loves Cedric Tillman

High praise from the former star wide receiver

It may have been a shock to some when the Cleveland Browns selected Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman in the 2023 NFL draft. However, it is no surprise to former Carolina Panthers and Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith.

High on Tillman to make an immediate impact at the NFL level, Smith had this to say:

“No one is talking about Cedric Tillman, but Cedric Tillman is a guy who understands exactly how to play football. He is Mr. Dependable. A lot of contested catches. He does not have the same speed as [Jalin] Hyatt but I believe he has the ability to contribute a little bit more. He understands how to get off of press coverage and he fights for extra yards… he is my sleeper as well.”

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WATCH: New Browns WR Cedric Tillman gets the call

Watch as Cedric Tillman gets the big call.

One of the best parts of the NFL draft is watching the prospects get the call from the teams that select them. That was no different in the 2023 NFL draft, and they shared the moment they called their first selection. Taking Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman off the clock with pick no. 74, the Browns tweeted out the video of general manager Andrew Berry letting him know he was the selection.

Good teams are greedy at wide receiver, and the Browns have finally gotten greedy at the position this offseason with the trade for Elijah Moore, the signing of Marquise Goodwin, and the selection of Tillman.

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