The Cleveland Browns had one of the worst receiver rooms in the league last season. GM Andrew Berry has drafted many receivers, and yet, only Ced Tillman is the lone player he selected that hasn’t been cut. Jamari Thrash remains on the roster but was released last year, then re-signed.
Other than that, Berry’s answer was to trade with other teams for their veteran receivers and try to solve the ineptness of the group.
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This worked with Amari Cooper for a couple
of years, and then Jerry Jeudy made the Pro Bowl in his first year while with Cleveland. Elijah Moore was a bust.
However, Jeudy had a big drop in production last year. The rest of the receiver room was horrible and didn’t give the offense much to sing about. With this being known, Berry will need to draft at least two receivers in this year’s NFL draft, slated for April 23-24.
Berry could take a receiver in the first round, or at the very least, in the first three rounds. Later, an intriguing prospect should be available in the sixth round.
Tyren Montgomery was a complete unknown until he showed up at the Senior Bowl and blew everybody away. He caught everything thrown his way. He came to this All-Star game as an undrafted prospect and now has at least a Round 6 grade and would not surprise anyone to see him go in the fifth-round.
Several excellent receivers have been taken on Days 2 and 3, such as T.J. Houshmandzadeh (Round 7), Terry McLaurin (3), Marques Colston (7), Raymond Berry (20), Tyreek Hill (5), Mac Speedie (15), Antonio Brown (6), Amon-Ra St. Brown (4), Cooper Kupp (3), Clifton McNeil (11), Jauan Jennings (7), Bobby Mitchell (7), Romeo Doubs (4), Puka Nacua (5), and Steve Largent (4).
Montgomery broke the school records for single-season catches, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns. He scored 17 TDs in his final college season.
WR Tyren Montgomery
Draft projection: Round 6
Browns pick: #206
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Specifics:
Accolades: D-3 First Team All-American, First Team All-Ohio Athletic Conference, OAC Wide Receiver of the Year, AFCA Second Team All-American (2024), Senior Bowl invitee, American Bowl All-Star Game invitee
Positives:
- Former star basketball player
- Natural hands
- Great YAC
- Can handle a heavy load
- Catches everything
- Able to reach the high point
- Will fight on contested catches
- Senior Bowl star
Negatives:
- Can he handle the next level
- Narrow frame can be pushed around
- Raw with route technique
- Not a good run blocker
- Will turn 25 his rookie year
- Can be bullied by physical corners
- Relies on athleticism rather than precision
- Needs to add mass
Expert Draft Site Analysis
Tyren Montgomery is an electrifying playmaker at John Carroll University with a unique journey. His breakout season this year put him on the national radar, earning D3 Preseason All-American honors. Montgomery’s combination of elite athleticism, speed, and natural instincts makes him a dangerous weapon on the field. Though relatively new to football, his route running, sharp cuts, and field awareness are already turning heads. He’s also a selfless, high-motor player who takes pride in doing the little things — including laying key blocks. With rare physical tools and a high ceiling, Montgomery is a raw but highly coveted NFL prospect — a true diamond in the rough ready to shine at the next level.
