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NFL free agency 2022: Best tight ends available

By Braulio Perez

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 05: Mike Gesicki #88 of the Miami Dolphins runs with the ball after a catch against the New York Giants at Hard Rock Stadium on December 05, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 05: Mike Gesicki #88 of the Miami Dolphins runs with the ball after a catch against the New York Giants at Hard Rock Stadium on December 05, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /
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CLEVELAND, OHIO – JANUARY 09: David Njoku #85 of the Cleveland Browns takes a selfie with fans as he leaves the field after Cleveland defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 21-16 at FirstEnergy Stadium on January 09, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OHIO – JANUARY 09: David Njoku #85 of the Cleveland Browns takes a selfie with fans as he leaves the field after Cleveland defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 21-16 at FirstEnergy Stadium on January 09, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

3. David Njoku

A first-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns, it’s fair to say David Njoku didn’t live up to the hype. However, a change in scenery could be what’s needed for the 6-foot-4, 245-pounder.

When Njoku was taken No. 29 overall, the Cleveland fans indeed had high expectations for him. Njoku’s best season came in 2018, with him catching 56 passes for 639 yards and four touchdowns.

Since then, his production has dropped. Last season, Cleveland’s offense as a whole struggled and Baker Mayfield had a year to forget. Njoku had 36 receptions for 475 yards and four touchdowns.

With things being a bit of a mess with the Browns – as evidenced by Odell Beckham Jr.’s rough divorce with the team – Njoku could look to leave himself and see if he can make more of an impact with a new offense. He’s certainly a target to watch.

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