Browns Draft Cincinnati Tight End Joe Royer at No. 170

The pick targets an in-line role after David Njoku's exit.

Overview

Joe Royer, selected Saturday at No. 170 in Round 5, joins the Browns as a rookie tight end.
Cleveland still could sign a veteran at the position, which would shape how much Royer plays early.
Analysts project he could compete for the in-line job, since Harold Fannin Jr. functions more as a flex tight end.
He broke out at Cincinnati after a transfer from Ohio State, finishing with 83 catches for 962 yards and seven touchdowns.
An in-line tight end lines up next to the tackle and blocks often, so his 6-foot-5, 240-pound frame and UC blocking reps could help him see snaps.