If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, please call 1-800-GAMBLER. section: | slug: browns-harrison-bryant-plays-less-than-njoku | sport: football | route: article_single_fantasy | If Njoku gets his wish and is traded before training camp, Bryant should have a role to contribute in the offense right away, even as the TE2, at best. I don’t anticipate Stefanski isolating Bryant out wide any time soon. Native of Macon, Ga. and attended John Milledge Academy in Milledgeville, Ga. Was a three-sport athlete (football, basketball and baseball) in high school. display:inline-block; The Cleveland Browns selected TE Harrison Bryant at pick No.115 overall in the 4th round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Stefanski had two tight ends he relied on: veteran Kyle Rudolph and rookie Irv Smith Jr. Rudolph started all 16 games as the TE1 for the Vikings, but the snap counts between him and the “backup” Smith were not too far off. They have no clue Smith is sneaking behind them for an explosive gain. Thus, this hits at the same point of attack and clearly catches North Texas by surprise. For the win... Kyle Rudolph jump ball? Just last season the Vikings made Alabama product Irv Smith Jr. the No. Following that addition, they then drafted FAU’s top playmaker from 2019, tight end Harrison Bryant, in the fourth round. The Browns’ fullback/H-back room is probably as crowded as its tight end Zoom meetings are. 2 tight end toward the boundary, married to fellow tight end Kyle Rudolph (82). The Cleveland Browns have been practicing hard and ramping up their activities during camp. The Vikings’ tight end room was less crowded than Cleveland’s will be, and Bryant doesn’t carry the expectations of a second-rounder. 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Tallied 148 career receptions, 2,137 yards and 16 touchdowns in his four years. opacity:.9; at David Njoku shoots down latest report he wants out of Cleveland, ESPN's Stephen A. Smith demands Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry to demand trades, Snap count notes: Busy day for the Browns secondary in Week 6, Browns not ready yet but no need to overreact to ugly loss to Steelers, Browns players quick to put one bad loss behind them, Kevin Stefanski declares Baker Mayfield will start 'as long as he's healthy', Humbling loss to Steelers show the Browns still have many hills to climb, Twitter calls for Baker Mayfield to get benched vs. Steelers, Baker Mayfield's pick-six is further proof of his problems in the pocket, Browns inactive player list for Week 6 includes 4 injured players, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. To understand how Bryant can work in Cleveland as a rookie, it’s important to study how Smith thrived in Minnesota. Smith and Bryant are different athletes and were selected 65 picks apart for a reason. Wide Receiver Prospects: Stop Running 3-Cones, TDN Fantasy Podcast: NFL Week 6 Breakdown, Draft Dudes - The Le'Veon Bell Saga & Revisiting Summer Record Predictions, The Eisner Board: 2020 Fantasy Football Rankings & Projections, San Francisco 49ers 2020 NFL Draft Team Guide, By: In the play below, the Vikings are in 13 personnel (one running back, three tight ends). .promo_edge:after { The latest stats, facts, news and notes on Harrison Bryant of the Cleveland Browns However, in Week 2 of 2019, Njoku suffered both a broken wrist and concussion on a single play that kept him out until December. Diversity and Opportunity Fellowship Program. Co-Host of the Locked On NFL Draft Podcast. But the way Stefanski integrated Smith into Minnesota’s offense could provide a road map for Bryant. Just because he cannot block well doesn’t mean he doesn’t bust his tail trying. Though he shows press, he allows a free release and an easy 10-yard back-shoulder completion. This service is intended for adult audiences. color:#fff; As the offensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings in 2019, Stefanski ran 12 personnel (one running back, two tight ends) 34 percent of the time, which was the second-highest frequency in the NFL behind only the Philadelphia Eagles. Cleveland has broken away from its hold on SEC prospects and snagged an offensive play-maker from C-USA in Bryant. No guarantees are made for any specific outcome. I was at tight end David Njoku’s pro day at the University of Miami back in 2017.