Over the past three years, Chris Ogbonnaya has been utilized as Cleveland’s “in case of emergency, break glass” player. When Peyton Hillis bombed as the team’s feature back in 2011, Ogbonnaya helped pick up the slack. And after Trent Richardson was traded to the Colts last year, Ogbonnaya pitched in, primarily as a receiver. But the arrivals of Terrance West and Ben Tate cast doubts on Ogbonnaya’s future with the Browns. Will he find a way to remain a contributor?
Fantasy Upside
Tate and West have more talent than Ogbonnaya, but both have flaws. Tate is not the most durable player in the world and West is transitioning from Towson to the NFL, which is not an easy transition to make.
Fantasy Downside
If the Browns truly had faith in Ogbonnaya, they would not have brought in West and Tate. Additionally, Dion Lewis is back after missing last year with an injury. In Cleveland’s first preseason game, Ogbonnaya was limited to special teams. The past three seasons have proven Chris does not possess enough talent to be a lead NFL back.
Bottom Line
The ship has sailed on Ogbonnaya being any kind of fantasy option. Bringing him onto your team would put your squad in mortal danger.