The Cleveland Browns' 2022 rookie class brings varying levels of potential impact to the team. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of their expected contributions:

High Impact Rookies:

• WR David Bell (3rd Round): Likely to see significant playing time in the slot receiver position, replacing Jarvis Landry. Only Amari Cooper and Donovan Peoples-Jones are ahead on the depth chart.

• PK Cade York (4th Round): Will be the primary kicker after the team released Chase McLaughlin and Chris Blewitt.

• DT Perrion Winfrey: Has opportunity for significant playing time due to departures of Malik Jackson and Malik McDowell. Will compete with Jordan Elliott and Taven Bryan for snaps.

Moderate Impact:

• DE Alex Wright: Playing time depends on Jadeveon Clowney's free agency status. Could assume Takk McKinley's former role as a rotational edge rusher.

Limited Impact:

• CB Martin Emerson: Faces tough competition with Denzel Ward, Greg Newsome II, and Greedy Williams ahead on depth chart.

• DE Isaiah Thomas: Seventh-round pick with potential for limited snaps depending on Clowney situation.

Minimal Impact Expected:

• RB Jerome Ford: Crowded backfield with Nick Chubb, Kareem Hunt, and D'Ernest Johnson
• C Dawson Deaton: Likely practice squad candidate behind Nick Harris
• WR Michael Woods II: Faces uphill battle for roster spot with crowded receiver room

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