The Cleveland Browns surprised everyone during the 2016 NFL Draft by trading for cornerback Jamar Taylor.
A former second-round selection by the Miami Dolphins, Taylor spent three seasons with the Dolphins appearing in 33 games and totaling 82 tackles and zero interceptions.
The change of scenery did wonders for Taylor as he quickly became Cleveland’s top cornerback, finishing the year with a career-high three interceptions and adding 46 tackles while starting 15 games. Along the way he also picked up a three-year contract extension from the Browns.
His solid first season in Cleveland earned Taylor a nod from Pro Football Focus as the Browns “secret superstar:”
Taylor had actually played significant snaps prior to the 2016 season, but last year was a career-high, and more importantly a huge leap forward in terms of production.