Nose tackle Danny Shelton and offensive lineman Cameron Erving met with the media Friday for an introductory news conference after being selected in the first round of the NFL Draft by the Browns on Thursday night. Below is a transcript from the news conference provided by the team.
On Shelton’s hug with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and whether Goodell said anything to Shelton:
Shelton:“He was just excited, just like I was. He was shocked at the same time, but he was happy for me.”
On if Shelton and Erving know about the Browns’ history and the deep rivalries in the division:
Erving:“I don’t really know about the deep rivalries, but I am looking forward to engulfing myself in the culture and just getting to know where I am going to be.