To return stronger than ever for the 2024 NFL season, the Cleveland Browns will need to make improvements in a number of areas on their roster. In light of this, expect the four Browns to lose their positions on the roster to undrafted players.
Fans of the Cleveland Browns are excited to watch who their team selects in April when the 2024 NFL Draft takes place. The Browns will use their seven first-round selections—despite not having one this time—to identify players who may have a big impact in the run-up to Super Bowl LIX the following year.
Although Cleveland’s 2023 performance was among its best, there is still more space for growth. A number of the Browns on the roster disappointed greatly in their first season, so general manager Andrew Berry may easily replace any underachievers with eager rookies selected in this year’s draft class.
Let’s examine the four Browns who the 2024 NFL Draft rookies have the most chance of replacing.
1. Wide receiver Elijah Moore
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Moore, who was acquired from the New York Jets via trade during the off-season, concluded his third NFL season with just 59 receptions for 640 yards and two touchdowns in 17 games. It was disappointing to see from more, even though that is respectable output for an average wide receiver given how he finished with a 43-538-5 stat line in 11 games as a rookie two years ago.
Changes must be made if the Browns want to offer quarterback Deshaun Watson the best opportunity to succeed in 2024. Moore may not be a reliable No. 2 wide receiver, as is becoming more and more obvious, and Cleveland might be better off replacing him with a rookie playmaker. A number of wideouts that could benefit that team are anticipated to be selected on the second day of the draft, including Xavier Worthy of Texas and Xavier Legette of South Carolina.
The Browns have no justification for selecting a wide receiver (WR) to start opposite Amari Cooper during the draft. Moore will be OK as the WR3 moving forward, but it would be a mistake to not give him a larger role.
