Browns select QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson in 5th round

The Cleveland Browns selected UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 140th overall.

Thompson-Robinson threw for 3,169 yards and 27 touchdowns to 10 interceptions in 13 starts last season. The 23-year-old started 48 games in his five years at UCLA and has impressive speed for a quarterback, posting a 4.56-second 40-yard dash at the combine.

Pre-draft profile

Thompson-Robinson is an interesting flyer. He'll have to clean up his base if he's ever going to deliver the football downfield consistently, and he has a tendency to get victimized by underneath defenders in coverage. In general, his decision-making when a play breaks down has to improve significantly. But Thompson-Robinson's arm talent is clear, and he flashes accuracy at the lower levels of the field. There's reason to believe a coaching staff could harness his raw ability as a passer, while also making use of his athleticism as a runner, with the necessary development time.