Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry went into the 2021 NFL Draft with a clear focus on building on the additions to the defensive side of the ball that were made in free agency.
After three days, seven rounds and eight selections, it appears that Berry hit his goal.
The Browns added five players on defense - cornerback Greg Newsome II, linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, defensive tackle Tommy Togiai, linebacker Tony Fields II and safety Richard LeCounte III - all without sacrificing any players or future key draft capital in the process.
Those additions will amp up the competition for roster spots this summer in training camp, Berry said during a media call via a team-released transcript:
”We really do believe in breeding competition in every position room.