The Cleveland Browns have selected defensive end Chad Thomas out of Miami in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft, 67th overall.
The Browns passed on top pass-rusher Bradley Chubb at the No. 4 overall pick, so adding some depth behind Myles Garrett and Emmanuel Ogbah was a must.
Thomas is a project and will need to learn how better to use his hands when rushing the quarterback, as well as improve against the run.
Chad Thomas Bio
Position: DE
School: Miami
College Experience: Senior
Height: 6-6
Weight: 275 lbs
What the analysts are saying
- "Has all the physical and athletic traits that a team could look for along the edge and he's versatile enough to play in an odd or even front." - Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
- "Will bull rush straight up the field all too often and miss a chance to press the pocket, allowing quarterbacks to step up underneath him and complete passes." - Dane Brugler, NFLDraftScout.com
Athletic testing
| Event | Result |
|---|---|
| 40-yard Dash | 4.92 sec |
| Vertical Jump | 29 inches |
| Broad Jump | 116 inches |
| 3-Cone Drill | 7.36 sec (pro day) |
| 20-yd Shuttle | 4.83 sec (pro day) |
