The Cleveland Browns selected Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 74th overall.
Cleveland had to wait until the third round to make its first pick due to the trade that landed the team quarterback Deshaun Watson.
Tillman will line up alongside the likes of Amari Cooper, Donovan Peoples-Jones, and Elijah Moore for the Browns.
The team will look to improve on its 22nd-ranked passing offense from 2022 with the addition of the well-built Tillman.
Pre-draft profile
Tillman had his star overshadowed by Hyatt in 2022 after an ankle injury cost him the majority of his final year at Tennessee. However, that doesn't mean he doesn't have an intriguing package to sell to NFL evaluators. Built like a perfect boundary receiver, Tillman shines in one-on-one situations thanks to his large hands and elite ability to track the ball in the air and then adjust to make difficult catches. Simply throw it up to him and he'll make a play. Though he has all the attributes necessary to be a physical receiver who's able to fend off press coverage, Tillman will need to polish this area with NFL coaching. Speed isn't his calling card, as evidenced by his 4.54-second 40-yard time, but there's still enough promise to bank that his stature, clutch hands, and toolset could make him an everyday starter.
