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2015 NFL Draft: Cleveland Browns Pick TE Randall Telfer at No. 198 Overall

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With the No. 198 pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, the Cleveland Browns selected TE Randall Telfer (6-3, 250 lbs) out of USC. A few picks earlier, the Browns had taken FB/TE/H-Back Malcolm Johnson.

Telfer doesn't have the greatest resume in terms of production and injury history, but he'll try to compete for a roster spot with three players who are similar tight ends in career productivity after the departure of Jordan Cameron this offseason. Here is what CBS Sports' Dane Bruglar said about Telfer:

After an impressive redshirt freshman season, Telfer put his name on the NFL map as a player to watch, but he struggled to find an identity on the USC offense the last few years, failing to match his 2011 production. Spending most of his time inline, Telfer has an athletic skill-set to make acrobatic catches and block with flexibility, showing reliable effort in both areas. Despite the hustle, he lacks the overpowering strength to latch-and-sustain with passive hands – can be tossed by edge rushers. Telfer has enough speed in his routes, but is inconsistent at the stem and tends to fight the ball, leading to drops – more of a blocker than receiver in USC’s offense. Although he is a hard worker and toughs out pain, he has a long injury history, most recently arthroscopic surgery on his knee (April 2014) and left foot surgery (March 2015). Telfer flashes and he might be able to live on special teams (two career blocked field goals), but his track record makes it tough to trust him.

What do you think, Browns fans?

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