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With the No. 29 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, the Cleveland Browns select tight end David Njoku out of the University of Miami. 

Cleveland Browns

Pete Prisco's Grade: B-

He has pass-catching ability, but he's raw. Who gets him the ball?

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Instant analysis 

The Browns got their star pass-rusher at No. 1 in Myles Garrett, traded down from No. 12 to No. 25 to pick up a versatile defender in Jabrill Peppers, and moved back from from the early second round to the late first and grab a freak athlete for their offense in Njoku. A classic "move" tight end due to his speed and athleticism, Njoku is a full-field playmaker at the tight end position. He has game-breaking speed down the field for a player his size, and was a champion high-jumper in high school. He is an athletic marvel that should cause matchup problems for linebackers and defensive backs alike. (If it wasn't for O.J. Howard testing out even better, people would be freaking out about how Njoku looked at the combine.) He's still a work in progress as both a route-runner and a blocker, but he should be capable of making a passing game impact right away, especially on throws down the seam and in the red zone. 

Fantasy impact

"I like David Njoku a lot, but I don't like this move at all for him. The Browns, last time I checked, still need a quarterback. And they also have Gary Barnidge. Njoku could be wasted in Cleveland, especially as a rookie. He's only worth drafting in rookie-only drafts." -- Jamey Eisenberg

NFL comparison

Jimmy Graham: And not just because they both went to Miami. Njoku's size and athleticism will allow him to make plays all over the field, just like the Seahawks tight end.