CHICAGO - Utah defensive end/outside linebacker Nate Orchard was a second-round selection by the Cleveland Browns in the 2015 NFL Draft on Friday.
Orchard, the 51st overall pick, will join former Ute Paul Kruger on the Cleveland defense. He is the fourth former Utah player to be selected by the franchise and the first since Willie Armstead went in the 13th round in 1975.
Orchard is the second former Ute to go in the second round of this year's draft, joining cornerback/safety Eric Rowe, who was also taken in the second round by Philadelphia (47th overall).