Browns have plans to utilize Duke Johnson as a weapon

Miami Hurricane finished with school record in rushing yards

Compared to running backs Terrance West and Isaiah Crowell – both 225-pounders – Duke Johnson brings an entirely different skill set to the Cleveland Browns’ running back room.

And that’s just what general manager Ray Farmer and coach Mike Pettine have been preaching this entire draft: versatility.

Johnson, Cleveland’s third-round pick (77th overall) out of the University of Miami, is an explosive track athlete with a knack for hitting home runs as evidenced by his 6.7 yards per carry in three seasons with the Hurricanes.

In fact, Johnson holds Miami’s all-time record for career rushing yards – more than Edgerrin James, Clinton…