2015 NFL Draft: Browns select DT Xavier Cooper with No. 96 pick

The Cleveland Browns have completed a trade with the New England Patriots, to move back into the third round of the draft and they selected defensive tackle Xavier Cooper with the No. 96 overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft.

The 6-foot-3, 293-pound Cooper is a player born to play in the AFC North Division.

According to his draft profile at NFL.com, “(Cooper’s) Quick, lateral footwork for plus penetration. Active hands create separation from blockers against the run and help him gain advantage as pass rusher. Rarely gives offensive linemen a static target to strike and it’s hard to land a solid, sustained punch on him. Times snap well and fires off the ball. Has ability to sync quickness of…