Dorian Thompson-Robinson

NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/12/23

Rookie minicamps started today and more rookies put the names on the dotted line of their four-year contracts. Here are the mid- to late-round picks who signed today:

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Browns Tab QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson At No. 140

We have moved into a Day 3 run on quarterbacks. The Browns are continuing the trend by taking UCLA passer Dorian Thompson-Robinson at No. 140.

Thompson-Robinson follows Fresno State’s Jake Haener (Saints), Georgia’s Stetson Bennett (Rams), Purdue’s Aidan O’Connell (Raiders) and Houston’s Clayton Tune (Cardinals) off the board.

Thompson-Robinson decided to use his fifth year of college eligibility and return to UCLA for the 2022 campaign. In his fifth season as the starter, the quarterback set career-highs in completion percentage (69.6), passing yards (3,169), and touchdowns (27). Thompson-Robinson was also a threat on the ground, adding another 645 yards and 12 touchdowns.

It was only a year ago that the Browns gave up a historic haul to acquire Deshaun Watson. The front office is likely hoping that Thompson-Robinson can develop into a steady backup who won’t disrupt the offense. The team let 2022 Watson fill-in starter Jacoby Brissett defect to the Commanders in free agency. The rookie will be joining a depth chart that also features Joshua Dobbs and Kellen Mond.