Browns strengthen offensive line interior by selecting Cameron Erving
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The Cleveland Browns have selected offensive lineman Cameron Erving out of Florida State with the 19th overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft.
Erving fortifies the interior of the Browns' offensive line and played almost exclusively at center during his collegiate career. Alex Mack is the incumbent and signed a five-year, $42 million deal but possesses an opt-out clause and may be leaving the organization soon. In any event, Erving appears versatile enough to start at guard or tackle.
The 22-year-old was an integral part of Florida State's national championship run two seasons ago, and moves extremely well laterally for a man his size.
With the Browns, Erving joins a group that quietly is among the best units in the league, and Cleveland's running game stands to improve with their entire group intact.
Cameron Erving Bio
Position: OL
School: Florida State
College Experience: Redshirt Senior
Height: 6-5
Weight: 313 lbs.
Age: 22
Combine Results
| Event | Result |
|---|---|
| 40-yd Dash | 5.15 sec |
| Bench Press | 30 reps |
| Vertical Jump | 30.5 inches |
| Broad Jump | 112 inches |
| 3-Cone Drill | 7.48 sec |
| 20-yd Shuttle | 4.63 sec |
Strengths
- Versatility is a major asset as he's proven he can play any position along the offensive line at a high level. Pro-ready at center, he could be developed outside or at guard should a team desire it.
- Moves fluidly for a man his size, allowing him to get out in space in the run game. Has the willingness to finish blocks.
- Has shown consistent ability to adapt and learn, which will endear him to coaches in any training camp.
- Can immediately improve a team's inside running game as FSU's inside running improved immensely when he moved inside.
Weaknesses
- Was susceptible to both the bull-rush and edge speed at times. Can be passive in the run game, attempting to finesse over beating defenders to the punch.
- While versatility is a strength, he's not polished at center, where he'll almost certainly play at the NFL level.
- Not mean enough to be considered a mauler, guard may be too physical a spot for him to succeed for long stretches of time.