Cleveland Browns sign 4th round draft pick, OT James Hudson III

The Cleveland Browns signed offensive tackle James Hudson III on Tuesday. Hudson is the fourth member of the club’s eight-person draft class to be signed.

Selected in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft at No. 110 overall, Hudson’s contract will be worth about $4.27 million, with a signing bonus of $792,420, over four years, according to Over The Cap’s predetermined draft chart. Hudson’s cap hit in 2021 will be approximately $858,105.

Originally recruited as a defensive tackle, the 6-foot-4 and 313-pound Hudson was a one-year starter at left tackle for the Cincinnati Bearcats. Despite his limited experience, Hudson did a solid job with the Bearcats, according to Pro Football Focus:

The Browns are set at offensive tackle with Jedrick Wills Jr. and Jack Conklin, which gives Hudson an opportunity to work on his game this season and develop into a solid backup option along the offensive line.

Hudson will wear No. 66 with the Browns.

The Browns previously signed running back Demetric Felton (sixth-round selection), safety Richard LeCounte III (fifth-round selection) and linebacker Tony Fields II (fifth-round selection).