One of the most intriguing picks the Cleveland Browns made during this year’s NFL Draft was former Miami Hurricanes running back Duke Johnson. Thanks to solid seasons from Terrance West and Isaiah Crowell last year, the backfield didn’t really seem like an area in need of improvement for Cleveland. So, when Johnson was selected during the third round, it certainly turned some heads.
Of course, when you broke it all down, the move made plenty of sense. The Browns are clearly being built to be a run-first offense this season, and selecting Miami’s all-time rushing yards leader seemed like a pretty solid addition to this game-plan.
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