Outside of picks in the top 10 to 15 selections in each NFL draft, the future is the focus for most teams' selection of college prospects. While most players from the first four rounds will contribute in some ways as rookies, with a few really providing a lift to their teams, overall 2024 and beyond is the focus during the three days of the NFL draft.
For the Cleveland Browns, balancing immediate needs with long-term planning is harder given the lack of selections in the first and second rounds this year. GM Andrew Berry did address positions of need throughout free agency but there are still depth concerns on defense and a desire for more speed on offense.