Grant Delpit built the best season of his career last year, but as the 2020 second-round pick enters his fourth season in Cleveland, he has no doubt in his mind that he's nowhere near his peak potential — something that he plans on discovering in 2023.
"Greatness, man," Delpit said. "Greatness. I haven't showed any to myself. I haven't shown anything yet. Greatness. And that comes from being out here every day, putting in the work. You can't have any excuses when it comes to getting on that field."
Check out photos of the team during the fifth day of Training Camp
Cornerback Mike Ford Jr. (28) during Day 5 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on July 29, 2023.
Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (89) during Day 5 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on July 29, 2023.
Defensive end Za'Darius Smith (99) during Day 5 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on July 29, 2023.
Head Coach Kevin Stefanski during Day 5 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on July 29, 2023.
Quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during Day 5 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on July 29, 2023.
Center Ethan Pocic (55) during Day 5 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on July 29, 2023.
Safety Ronnie Hickman Jr. (33) during Day 5 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on July 29, 2023.
Safety Juan Thornhill (1) during Day 5 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on July 29, 2023.
Quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during Day 5 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on July 29, 2023.
Quarterback Kellen Mond (7) during Day 5 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on July 29, 2023.
Cornerback Chris Westry (49) during Day 5 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on July 29, 2023.
Wide receiver Jaelon Darden (16) during Day 5 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on July 29, 2023.
Offensive Line Coach Bill Callahan during Day 5 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on July 29, 2023.
Safety Bubba Bolden (36) and Tight end Harrison Bryant (88) during Day 5 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on July 29, 2023.
Cornerback Thomas Graham Jr. (31) and Cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. (23) during Day 5 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on July 29, 2023.
Wide receiver Daylen Baldwin (87) during Day 5 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on July 29, 2023.
Long snapper Charley Hughlett (47) during Day 5 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on July 29, 2023.
Linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (6) during Day 5 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on July 29, 2023.
The defensive backs during Day 5 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on July 29, 2023.
Cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) during Day 5 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on July 29, 2023.
Director of Strength and Conditioning Larry Jackson during Day 5 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on July 29, 2023.
Cornerback Caleb Biggers (39) during Day 5 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on July 29, 2023.
Linebacker Tony Fields II (42) during Day 5 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on July 29, 2023.
Linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (6) during Day 5 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on July 29, 2023.
Linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. (5) during Day 5 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on July 29, 2023.
Linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (6) during Day 5 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on July 29, 2023.
Defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo (54) during Day 5 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on July 29, 2023.
Cornerbacks Coach Brandon Lynch, Defensive Quality Control Coach Jeff Anderson, Linebackers Coach Jason Tarver, Safeties Coach Ephraim Banda, Defensive Coordinator Jim Schwartz and Player Development Coordinator Anthony Fabiano during Day 5 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on July 29, 2023.
Defensive end Lonnie Phelps (63) during Day 5 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on July 29, 2023.
Cornerback Mike Ford Jr. (28), Cornerback Thomas Graham Jr. (31) and Cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. (23) during Day 5 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on July 29, 2023.
Delpit's rookie season was cut short by an Achilles tear sustained during his first training camp, but he proved last season that he's grown well at the NFL level.
That growth was showcased by him tallying a team-high four interceptions, which was tied for seventh-most among NFL safeties last season, and 105 tackles.
The evidence was clear, but Delpit still wasn't satisfied with where the season left off.
"I'm always wanting to do more," Delpit said. "I have way more to give. As a team, we have way more to give. That's what we're working on right now. I have high expectations for myself, the highest, and I'm going to hold myself to that."
Delpit aims to be a vocal leader, but his primary focus is leading by example on the field, and one of the best ways to do that is by creating more turnovers.
"That number needs to be higher," Delpit said. "We need to set ourselves up right. Defense, we need to go get the ball. Ball in the air is ours. Offense, don't give it away. One of the most important stats in football is that turnover ratio and we need to be top, leading the league."
