The Cleveland Browns’ selection of defensive end Chad Thomas in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft was a curious move as soon as it happened. Although he flashed potential and plenty of athletic ability in college, he struggled with inconsistency.
But general manager John Dorsey seemed confident in his selection and believed where they selected Thomas was the perfect spot in terms of value.
Despite the front office’s confidence in Thomas, it did not equate to success on the field for the 23-year-old. In fact, Thomas rarely saw the field in his rookie season, playing only 22 total snaps all season.