Browns mock draft watch: Pro Football Network mocks full seven rounds

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Browns mock draft watch: Pro Football Network mocks full seven rounds

Well this weekend was not ideal as the Cincinnati Bengals took the Kansas City Chiefs to bed and are now heading to the Super Bowl. Obviously the AFC North is getting better and Joe Burrow and the Bengals are going to be hard to beat, but the Cleveland Browns will have an opportunity to improve with the 13th pick in the NFL Draft and a front office ready to make this team better.

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The lovely people at Pro Football Network have been gracious enough to publish a seven round mock draft and I wanted to breakdown who they selected and who I thought maybe a better option.

PFN: 1st Round 13th pick: Garrett Wilson, WR, Ohio State

Garrett Wilson is the total package at wide receiver with the elite production to go with All-Pro movement in and out of his cuts and technician-like capability as a route-runner. Wilson is ready to rock and roll in the NFL on day one.

My Preference: 1st Round 13th Pick: Garrett Wilson, WR, Ohio State

I love Garrett Wilson here. Wilson falls within the age guardrail and has both the elite production and elite-level potential to be a number one in the NFL. Wilson is a magician when attacking the ball with the ability to contort his body and battle defensive backs with necessary physicality.

PFN: 2nd Round, 44th Pick: Sam Williams, OLB, Ole Miss

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Sam Williams is arguably the most impressive edge rushers to come out of the SEC this year and that is a conference with a strong reputation for high caliber edge rushers. Williams is a tad underappreciated due to playing on an offensive juggernaut, but he has the skills to fight for a position in the first round. The problem with Williams is he falls out of the age guardrail and I would love to use this pick to continue to bolster the receiving corps.

My Preference 2nd Round, 44th Pick: David Bell, WR, Purdue

Seeing David Bell still available at this point is a shocker and gets my vote as the best option. Bell has arguably the best hands in the class, falls within the age guardrail and is another receiver with legit production spanning multiple years.

PFN: 3rd Round, 78th Pick: Devonte Wyatt, DT, Georgia

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There is a lot to like about Devonte Wyatt as he is quick and explosive and rarely loses the leverage battle. Wyatt is a top-notch gap penetrator with the athleticism to be a nuisance. The problem with Wyatt is he does not fall within the guardrail and if he can’t beat you with his athleticism or first step he will likely be stopped cold.

My Preference: 3rd Round, 78th Pick: Romeo Doubs, WR, Nevada

That’s right I’m dipping my toe into the receiver pool a third time as I can’t say no to Romeo Doubs. The Nevada stud stands at 6’2″ and just finished a season with 80 receptions for 1,109 yards and 11 touchdowns. Doubs is an elite deep threat with multiple seasons of dominance under his belt, but he misses the guardrail by a few weeks. This is a guy that can help this offense on day one and I would still take a shot despite the age.

PFN: 4th Round, 104th Pick: Marquis Hayes, G, Oklahoma

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Getting Marquis Hayes at this point is a steal as he is consistently mocked within the top 100. Browns fans may not find this pick sexy, but adding depth to this offensive line is vital and Hayes has the skills to start in the NFL. Hayes stands at 6’5″ and 324 pounds which is all good weight and he knows how to use it.

My Preference: 4th Round, 104th Pick: Marquis Hayes, G, Oklahoma

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I support this selection by PFN 100%. Marquis Hayes is a legit player with a huge body and huge upside. Hayes does fall outside the age guardrail, but the Browns like their run game and Hayes has the skills to assist in that part of the game in a big way. Hayes is a consistent top-flight performer with the kind of strength that can’t be taught.

PFN: 4th Round, 115th Pick: Kaleb Eleby, QB, Western Michigan

We have dove into Kaleb Eleby before as a previous mock had him in the sixth round, but the fourth round is just as reasonable for a guy with as much potential as him. Eleby has arguably the strongest arm in the class and can potentially turn into a solid starter.

My Preference: 4th Round, 115th Pick: Kaleb Eleby, QB, Western Michigan

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I agree 100% with PFN on this selection, I would have liked to see Eleby stay in school for one more season for some extra seasoning, but his potential warrants a fourth-round selection and he falls within the age guardrail. Eleby also shines when the lights are brightest as he helped propel Western Michigan over ACC powerhouse, Pittsburgh.

PFN: 5th Round, 154th Pick: Jesse Luketa, ILB, Penn State

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Jesse Luketa is an intriguing Canadian kid who is the next in line to make Linebacker U proud. Luketa is rumored to open some eyes with his arm length and hand size, which are good indicators of how effectively he can shed blocks and move through traffic. One issue I have with this selection though is he falls outside the guardrail and lacks the ideal size to dominate as an inside linebacker, he is listed at what seems like an exaggerated 6’3″ and 247 pounds.

My Preference: 5th Round, 154th Pick: Jojo Domann, OLB, Nebraska

This is a bit of a selfish and unlikely selection as Jojo Domann does not fall within the age guardrail, but getting a player with Domann’s ability here is a steal. Domann is very often seen mocked in the top 100 as he is an elite coverage backer and, in today’s NFL, this attribute is only growing in importance.

PFN: 6th Round, 193rd Pick: Tyler Badie, RB, Missouri

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Tyler Badie was ready to rock in the bowl game, before Missouri head coach, Eli Drinkwitz made the NFL prospect sit out due to his bright future. Badie earns good favor with me for this and he has an insane season for the Tigers with a school-record 1,604 rushing yards and 14 rushing touchdowns. Badie is also a threat as a receiver with 54 receptions for 330 yards and four receiving touchdowns. My biggest issue with Badie is that he was only a workhorse for one season and could be a bit of a one-hit wonder.

My Preference: 6th Round, 193rd Pick: Jaquarii Roberson, WR, Wake Forest

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This would be my fourth receiver taken and I do not care, because Jaquarii Roberson is a stud. Roberson is the ideal slot receiver with phenomenal hands and the physicality to fight for the ball when it is in the air, but Roberson is another prospect I love that is not within the age guardrails.

PFN: 7th Round, 222nd Pick: Stanley Berryhill III, WR, Arizona

Stanley Berryhill III has already started his pre-draft workouts on a bad note as the Arizona receiver measured in at a slight, 5’9″ and 185 pounds despite being listed two inches taller on the team website. Berryhill was the biggest offensive threat for the Wildcats, but I am unsure if that is a high enough bar to warrant deep consideration. Berryhill can definitely contribute on special teams as both a returner and gunner, which is valuable, but he does not fall within the age guardrail and there appears to be a few better options out there.

My Preference: 7th Round, 222nd Pick: Jashaun Corbin, RB, Florida State

Jashaun Corbin feels like a much better fit as he is a bit of a power back with the ability to move the pile and always seems to fall forward gaining an extra yard or two more often than not. Corbin falls within the age guardrail and would be a nice addition to the Browns backfield.

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