Of the 12 Cleveland Browns draft picks, the first four selected will play directly on the line of scrimmage.
Defensive linemen Danny Shelton and Xavier Cooper, offensive lineman Cameron Erving and pass rushing outside linebacker Nate Orchard aren’t just Browns draft picks. The quartet is now a part of a paradigm shift in the way Cleveland will play football on Sunday’s.
It’s clear through these selections the Browns want to walk into every game with the distinct advantage up front. Setting the physical, hit-you-in-the-mouth tone is the type of team general manager Ray Farmer and coach Mike Pettine are building.