2023 NFL Draft: Browns select QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson and CB Cameron Mitchell in the fifth round

The Cleveland Browns continued their busy Day 3 of the 2023 NFL Draft with two selections in the fifth round. With the No. 140 overall pick, the Browns selected quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson from UCLA. And, with the No. 142 overall pick, the Browns selected cornerback Cameron Mitchell from Northwestern. Thompson-Robinson gives the Browns a developmental quarterback who they can develop to be Deshaun Watson's backup. Mitchell is a corner who is best suited in the slot and that fits a big need for the Browns.Thompson-Robinson was the 12th-ranked quarterback according to the Athletic's Dane Brugler. Here is what Brugler had to say about the newest Browns quarterback:

STRENGTHS: Quick, twitchy release, regardless if he is stationary or on the move … above-average arm strength and spins lasers with proper weight transfer … naturally accurate in the short-to-intermediate game … displays playmaking instincts with his legs and arm … terrific skill as a runner and shows a timely understanding for when to keep passing plays alive or take off as a ball carrier … has elusive qualities once he reaches the open field and is a true dual-threat (one of only two FBS quarterbacks with 25-plus passing touchdowns and 11-plus rushing touchdowns in 2022) … boasts the toughness, both physical and mental, to power through adversity (head coach Chip Kelly: “He’s the toughest kid I’ve ever been around.”) … plays through minor injuries and set the UCLA record for quarterback starts (48), finishing with a winning record (25-23) as a starter.WEAKNESSES: Slight frame, thin torso and lacks ideal body mass … gets tunnel vision as a passer and doesn’t see all 11 defenders on the field … plays frenetic in the pocket and will lose his bearings … more comfortable escaping the pocket instead of climbing/sliding … guilty of unnecessarily speeding up his process and dropping his eyes too quickly … confused footwork creates uneven platforms, making throws more difficult than they should be … puts too much air on his deep balls with inconsistent downfield placement … his ball security must improve (10 fumbles in 2022, 39 fumbles in his career) … despite staying on the field in college, his body type will lead to durability concerns with teams; missed one game as a sophomore because of a leg injury (September 2019); missed one game after injuring the thumb on his throwing hand (November 2021).SUMMARY: A five-year starter at UCLA, Thompson-Robinson showed steady improvements each season in Chip Kelly’s balanced offensive attack and had his best season as a “super senior” with a school-record 69.6 percent completions. He departs Westwood as the school’s all-time leader in several categories, including total offense (12,537), completions (860), touchdown passes (88) and total touchdowns (116). With his live, accurate arm, the ball spins clean off his hand and his dualthreat skills allow him to create off-schedule plays. Thompson-Robinson handled quite a bit in Kelly’s offense (checks at the line, multiple play options based on presnap reads, etc.), but he is still prone to youthful mistakes, especially when things get hectic. Overall, Thompson-Robinson plays panicked at times and must take better care of the football, but he has an NFL-quality arm with the toughness and ability to create that will appeal to pro teams. His veteran presence will help him compete for a backup role very early in his NFL career.

According to Brugler, Mitchell was the 85th overall prospect and the 13th-best cornerback in the class. Here is what Brugler had to say about the Browns newest cornerback:

STRENGTHS: Plays with enough size, speed and length to stay in phase … footwork stays controlled and on top of routes to contest stop/comeback routes … solid technician with athletic transitional skill out of his breaks … anticipatory and feels route combinations around him (comfortable with two-to-one reads) … shows excellent timing once he locates the football to gracefully disrupt passing windows without going through receivers … physically competitive in press and downfield, and receivers know they are in for a dogfight … quick to support the run and stays loose in his breakdown to finish in space (11 tackles on 2022 Penn State tape) … called for only two coverage penalties in 2022 … productive on special teams (seven career tackles) and well-schooled to be a core teams guy … has the skill set to play inside or outside.WEAKNESSES: Lacks recovery burst, giving skilled receivers a chance to create separation when caught on his heels … can be fooled by initial route movements, and excitement to attack passing lanes will draw him out of position … only two career interceptions and left a few others on the field … enthusiastic, physical hands to connect in press, but needs to break that contact post-release (see 81-yard catch allowed on 2022 Duke tape) … can be covered up by perimeter blocks and needs to improve his hand use to gain his freedom … improved tackling technique will help compensate for his average size and play strength against downhill runners.SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Northwestern, Mitchell played boundary cornerback in former defensive coordinator Jim O’Neil’s base Cover 4 scheme. When his close friend, Greg Newsome, was banged up late in the 2020 season, he stepped into his role and quickly developed into one of the team’s best defensive players. A smooth, competitive corner, Mitchell has athletic footwork with the play strength and coverage timing to disrupt passing windows (he just needs to pull down more interceptions). Though he is fearless jumping plays, NFL quarterbacks will look to expose his greedy tendencies and catch him out of position. Overall, Mitchell needs to continue and develop his eye discipline to better match up with NFL receivers, but his athleticism, aggressiveness and smarts give him the scheme-versatility that NFL teams desire. He will be ready to compete for NFL starting reps as a rookie.

Check out some of the highlights from Thompson-Robinson's college career:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPPtCw8dQyQCheck out some of the highlights from Mitchell's college career:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwBfhmbFyU4