BEREA, Ohio -- With no first-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft and no selections in the top 50, the Cleveland Browns were unlikely to get a blue-chip prospect.
But among the team's six picks, the Browns' first selection was a player they believe has an invaluable skill set, one that could allow him to make an impact as a rookie.
The Browns selected Ohio State defensive tackle Michael Hall Jr. with the No. 54 overall pick, and though he was the seventh defensive tackle selected in the second round, Cleveland got a player it views is a perfect fit for its scheme.