2017 Nfl Mock Draft 7 Rounds Cleveland Browns

Posted : admin On 4/7/2022

The Cleveland Browns have five of the first 65 picks in the upcoming 2017 NFL Draft. Who could they end up when the three day event is over? AP’s 2017 NFL mock draft: Cleveland Browns take Garrett, Trubisky in first round. That’s going to be the area of concentration in this draft, in the first round and through much of the.

Since free agency is a few days old, we now have a better idea of what the 2017 Cleveland Browns will look like. After bolstering the offensive line and picking up another second-pick for Brock Osweiler, the list of draft picks and needs is a little clearer, too.

Cleveland owns 11 picks, and here they are used on players I believe to be realistically available at the respective draft slots. These represent choices I think the Browns would make, not necessarily the picks I personally would choose. That is especially true in the early rounds.

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Two big gleanings from the scouting combine factor into this pick. First, Mahomes’ background and personality are a great fit for both Browns coach Hue Jackson and the NFL as a whole. Second, he’s got the highest ceiling of any quarterback in this draft and getting him at No. 12 is a lucky steal.

Long, quick-footed and instinctively sticky in coverage, Moreau’s top-end speed and solid run support have moved him into the conversation at the end of the first round. He’d start outside right away in Cleveland.

NFL teams love productivity from safeties, and Williams’ 10 INTs in the last two seasons accurately demonstrate his ball skills and awareness in coverage. He met with the Browns at the combine and was one of the most impressive interviews in his media session.

Perhaps the biggest and most underexposed winner of the NFL Scouting Combine, Kittle blew away more heralded competition in athletic testing. He showed his blocking prowess at Iowa, and his upside as a receiver is a lot higher than previously advertised.

Jackson and the Browns got to know Dobbs well at the Senior Bowl. His streakiness is a big problem, but if the athletic and hyper-intelligent Dobbs ever gets a positive rudder he’s a legit NFL starter.

Yes, a third PAC-12 defensive back. Thompson is strictly a cover safety, but he was the nation’s top ballhawk in 2016. He’s a great foil for flexed tight ends and running backs in the passing game.

Gregg Williams loves attack-dog 3-technique tackles on his defensive front, and Smart fits the bill. He impressed while playing for the Browns staff at the Senior Bowl despite being undersized and ineffective versus the run.

If not for myriad injuries the gifted Anzalone would be a top 50 talent. His durability is a major question mark, but he’s worth the risk at this point in the draft as a LB with great range and football IQ.

Johnson is primarily a safety but has experience playing over the slot. His play recognition and tackling can be suspect, but he’s already a proven beast on special teams.

Another player the Browns coached during Senior Bowl week, the plucky Ross adds to the competitive mix at both outside WR and in the return game.

Let’s take a full dive into 2017 NFL mock draft scenarios for the Cleveland Browns, using Fanspeak’s “On the Clock” draft simulator.

With projected compensatory picks added in, here’s a look at how our full seven-round mock draft ended up for coach Hue Jackson and company.

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Don’t overthink this one, Dawg Pound. Garrett is the best player in the draft, and there’s no quarterback in this year’s class good enough to take over him.

Despite multiple QB-needy teams picking in between Cleveland’s two top-15 selections, I won’t be surprised if one of the top three passers in this class falls to this slot. If Trubisky measures in shorter than we initially expected, he could be the one who drops. He’s got his flaws and only one year of starting experience, but he’s an upgrade with more upside than anyone currently on the roster.

If the Browns don’t address corner with either of their first-rounders, it should be a top priority at this pick. Lucky for them, it’s an extremely deep class this year, which should allow a talented playmaker like White to fall to them here.

Depth and versatility are vital in the trenches, and Pocic gives the Browns an extra helping of both. With experience at both guard and center, the physical and athletic former Tiger who could end up replacing Cam Erving if he doesn’t develop as expected.

His performance at the Senior Bowl should boost his stock, but his lack of elite speed should show at the combine, which could cause his hype to level out by the time draft weekend rolls around. If he’s still on the board here, he’s a huge steal as a polished pass-catcher who can start immediately and be the perfect compliment to the explosive Corey Coleman.

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Duke Johnson is an explosive weapon on third downs and passing situations, but he could use a reliable running mate who can churn out the tough yards between the tackles. Perine was less flashy than his counterpart Joe Mixon for the Sooners, but he’s got an NFL frame and would thrive in a two-back system with Johnson.

The Browns need to get younger and deeper along the defensive line, and there should be plenty of intriguing mid-round prospects to choose from. Rochell showed off his versatility, power and quickness during Senior Bowl practices, and could be a solid value here.

Corner isn’t the only spot in the Cleveland secondary that could use some upgrades. This year’s safety class is loaded, which should push some quality talent into the later rounds. Woods should be a perfect example, as a well-rounded prospect with the skill set to quickly develop into a solid starter.

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Another athletic defender flying under the radar, Lee would be a great Day 3 target for any team looking for immediate special teams help with starter upside. The 6-3, 240-pounder has racked up 284 tackles over the past three seasons, 41 of them behind the line of scrimmage.

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Day 3 picks are all about maximizing value, and tight end is another deep position this year that could provide some of the best late-round bargains. After recovering from a crazy incident involving his girlfriend dousing him with boiling water, Smith showed off impressive athleticism at the Senior Bowl, and has the size and skill set to create mismatches for opposing defenses.

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Again, depth and value. Holden has experience at both guard and tackle, and was effective against some of the best competition the SEC had to offer. A strong performance at the East-West Shrine Game led to a late Senior Bowl invite, and Holden wasted no time holding his own. If he’s available here, it’s a solid pick.