The Cleveland Browns completed their organized team activities and obligatory minicamp last week and will take a summer break before returning to training camp. The training camp will be the team’s final opportunity to finalize their roster and depth chart for next season.
Even though summer practices are mostly a chance to establish familiarity and observe how fresh faces fit in with established ones, they also provide a great opportunity for players to make their case for a larger role next season. Every year, certain athletes emerge as winners from the offseason, demonstrating that they are prepared for a breakout season. Let’s take a look at who they could be in 2024.
Martin Emerson, CB.
Every report from the required minicamp raved about Martin Emerson Jr. The former third-round pick from Mississippi State is primed for a breakout season, as he reportedly looked like one of the most improved players during offseason training.
Emerson is part of an exceptional crop of cornerbacks that includes Denzel Ward and Greg Newsome II, but he should emerge as a true star by 2024. During the mandatory minicamp, the defensive backs controlled the first-team offense. Even if Deshaun Watson is restricted and Amari Cooper was not present, the Browns secondary totally shut down the passing game.
Emerson was allegedly one of the top players during the drills, breaking up numerous passes and maintaining exceptionally tight coverage at all times.
The 23-year-old is one of the Browns’ most physical and ferocious defenders, and as he enters his third season, he will become even more polished and continue to restrict passing lanes at a high level.
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