The Browns need a player to help stop the run and they addressed that need by picking Washington defensive tackle Danny Shelton with the 12th overall pick.
Here’s why Shelton is viewed as an immediate plug-and-play at Cleveland’s nose tackle position.
- Needed to be double-teamed at Washington, constantly beat guards and centers in one-on-one matchups.
- For his 339-pound frame, he has surprising lateral quickness and anticipation to blow up running plays. Shelton is able to slide off blocks quickly.
- Registered nine sacks from the defensive tackle position, an eye-opening number.
- Shelton has strength and even leaping ability, as he batted several balls down at the line during his career with the Huskies.