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Cleveland Browns select running back Matthew Dayes at No. 252

The Cleveland Browns closed out an incredibly busy, exciting and, at times, controversial 2017 NFL Draft by selecting Matthew Dayes, a running back from North Carolina State, with pick No. 252 in the seventh round.

Dayes played four years for the Wolfpack, finishing with 34 career rushing touchdowns and 5.2 yards per carry. During his senior year in 2016, he rushed for 1,166 yards and 10 touchdowns.

According to his draft profile at NFL.com, Dayes is a:

Tempo-based, one-cut running back with good vision but an inability to break tackles and run with power.