Here is a mock draft as the Browns welcome their new defensive coordinator. And that, in large part, is what makes him such an interesting prospect. Scott gives Deshaun Watson the explosive, run-after-catch qualities that will complement both Amari Cooper and Donovan Peoples-Jones. The Saints can let Marcus Davenport go in free agency and replace him with Nolan Smith, who battled injuries this past season but has all the physical traits and intangibles to fit in well with that defense. If he can maximize his NFL-level traits, the franchise won't be looking for another signal-caller for several more years. The loss of either obviously strips quarterback Joe Burrow of a weapon, so Dalton Kincaid bridges that gap. Hell run downhill in run defense incredibly well while also presenting an issue when he rushes the passer. He's been that good for Alabama, dragging that team to victory just about every week. The Georgia-to-first-round pipeline continues. Ward, who had 40 solo tackles last year, plays with great length and versatility. #Browns. There were times during his Ohio State career when Harrison simply took over. Stroud flew under the national media radar for much of the fall, but some NFL teams will tell you he'll be in the running for QB1, and his performance in the semifinal game vs. Georgia back in January showed that he can beat you with his arm and his legs. Walt's Mock Selection. Put another way: There are worse things than adding a Saquon Barkley-type talent to this offense. The Cleveland Browns have had a rocky start to the 2021 season. In this offense?! . Johnson is a large, athletic, well-balanced blocker equally as impressive paving lanes for the run game as he is protecting the quarterback. Foskey, a second-team All-American and team captain in 2022, totaled 20.5 sacks in his final two seasons (25 games) with the Fighting Irish. One would think that continues regardless of who the Eagles hire as the next defensive coordinator. He's a fluid athlete who is also a big, physical corner who can match up with NFL wide receivers. They've taken care of business when necessary, but good teams have given them trouble, most notably the Chargers and Cardinals. The Vikings dip into the receiver well to complement Justin Jefferson. The team finished short of the playoffs with one of the worst defenses in the league. It doesn't feel like that's going to happen this year, but you have to think one of these prospects will impress a team enough to be taken in the first several picks. And ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. thinks t here's a real chance the Bulldogs accomplish said . He will motion to his left, then run the mesh concept across the field. Cincinnati has some unsettled offensive questions regarding the future of Tee Higgins and/or Tyler Boyd. The Cleveland Browns have a foundation of players leading the way to a bright future and one that hopefully leads to a Super Bowl. Round 3 78th overall pick: John Metchie III (WR). Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports. Whoever is under center for Green Bay in 2023 would benefit from Michael Mayer's blocking prowess, reliable hands and ability to get open in the biggest of moments. Cleveland currently has left tackle Jedrick Wills entering year No. I hope you enjoyed this piece in our Offseason Primer series. Aaron Rodgers, Jordan Love, doesn't matter. Looking back at the 2022 season, the ability to stop the run was, without question, the greatest weakness of the Browns. More playmakers for Joe Burrow. DMs are always open for questions, comments, or craft beer recommendations! 7. With good coaching, Murphy can be an awesome three-down defensive end. They should also consider an explosive receiver, a thumper at linebacker, depth at offensive tackle, and a rangy safety to fulfill additional needs. Browns land Marvin Mims in 2023 NFL Mock Draft. Selecting an edge defender may move up the draft boards in terms of priority for Cleveland, but with Kancey available here, the pick was an easy one. 1 in Jacksonville. ton of players could be gone from the team, will be selecting is widely variable still, With staff changes, Kevin Stefanski discusses who will call offensive plays in 2023, Jim Schwartz might have his David Long Jr. type player in this years NFL draft, Tuli Tuipulotu okay with playing DT or DE, relies on power either way, OSUs Zach Harrison likes watching Bosa brothers, Browns star at defensive end. He has good hands, quick feet and solid overall strength, attributes that point to an upward long-term trajectory in the NFL. The Cardinals finished bottom 10 in the league last year in sack production. ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the Cleveland Browns during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T . from: IND. 75 overall), 2024 first-round and third-round picks and edge rusher Micheal Clemons in the deal for Rodgers. Wilson could be the player the Browns receiving room needs to advance to the next level. In the trade, the Bears get this pick, the Colts' selections in Round 2 and Round 4 along with a 2024 first-round pick and third-round pick, plus a 2025 second-round choice. Whether it is the next road-paving interior offensive lineman or genetic freak edge rusher, we can find ourselves at quite the advantage come April by building an entire picture of how the 2023 class will play out. The Bengals will bring back every coach (as of this writing). Bad news: It's not nearly high enough to land the team a QB. The hope is that he can improve his skillset to become an every-week starter. Through free agency and later rounds of the draft, the initial focus has to be finding big humans to stop the run. They seek to accomplish that goal here by selecting Oklahoma wide receiver Marvin Mims as their third rounder. His pass protection is a work in progress, but his athleticism - combined with the coaching of Bill Callahan - give him a chance to be a successful starter at the NFL level. After breaking out as a freshman with Oklahoma in 2019, it took him two seasons to re-discover the downfield receiving ability he flashed, ultimately doing so in 2022 with Arkansas. He has some excellent top-end speed, one trait that is severely lacking in Cleveland. 98) a 2024 first-round pick, and a 2025 second-round selection. In the video below, Ward does a great job of reaching with his left hand to avoid pass interference and successfully knock the football away during the Tigers matchup with Florida. The one investment that could change that immediately is along the defensive line. Please check your email for a confirmation. True three-down linebackers are hard to come by. CeeDee Lamb said recently that the team needs to provide Dak Prescott with more playmakers in order to get to the Super Bowl. Both of his brothers have spent time in the NFL, and both played at BYU. Gambling problem? The Raiders are thin at receiver behind Davante Adams and Hunter Renfrow. Smith, who had 89 career tackles, may have the highest ceiling of any defensive tackle in the 2023 draft. Michigan defensive lineman Mazi Smith (58).Neil Blake | MLive.com. You can't just draft a QB No. These financial constraints will affect the footballs offensive and defensive sides. Addison isn't a big target, but he's one of the most dynamic players in the country who can line up anywhere. Karl Brooks is a highly productive edge defender, but there are questions about the level of competition in the conference he played. CLEVELAND, Ohio -- We've come a long way from Garrett Wilson, the player I hoped would kick off the Cleveland Browns' 2022 NFL Draft when I did my first Browns mock draft on Feb. 15.The Browns . The future with John Johnson III is up in the air while Grant Delpit has disappointed as well. At the moment, Jadeveon Clowney has yet to be signed to a new contract by the Browns. A brand new mock draft, with four quarterbacks in the top seven picks . His ability to stretch the field vertically from the outside receiver spot and horizontally from the slot, make him a great pick for the Browns. This also marks the fourth Senior Bowl standout that Andrew Berry is drafting. Jalen Carter, who was arguably the best defender on a 2021 Georgia D that had five first-round picks, would be an easy pick for the Cardinals here. After adding Myles Murphy in the top-10, Detroit invests in the defense again with the selection of cornerback Deonte Banks. Despite the potential and the hope that hed be the long-term solution to protect the quarterbacks blind side it hasnt gone as planned and the Browns need to make a change. From his 2023 NFL Mock Draft. This would be a bold move, but if Tampa stays at No. 1 overall for the right to take Alabama quarterback Bryce Young. Pro Football Network, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BrownsNation.com is not affiliated with the Cleveland Browns or the National Football League. 2 and not surround him with playmakers, so the Texans give C.J. Brady Roby and PJ Williams are set to be free agents and Cam Smith is a first-round talent who can be a Day 1 contributor. Philadelphia had been known for playing a zone scheme under then-defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon. Sep 3, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Brandon Joseph (16) reacts to the . Hayden Hurst a free agent? Awesome value here for the Vikings, given Smith-Njigba's injury in 2022 pushes him down the board. The Cleveland Browns season is all but over in 2022. Tennessee may need to replace both offensive tackles this offseason; that was set in motion Wednesday with the release of Taylor Lewan. Murphy turned 21 in early January, and while we'd like to see him play with more consistency he just turned 21 in early January. It's Cleveland Browns' mock draft time! Wills has had his opportunities over the past three years and has struggled. Bears' Justin Fields discusses electric 2022 campaign, No. Other than that, he was a fun, playmaking safety, and he's exactly what the Bengals need here. Ikem Ekwonu, OT, NC State. Kraft is the third-best tight end in this class behind only Notre Dames Michael Mayer and Georgias Darnell Washington. He was dominant for Florida last fall, he was dominant during Senior Bowl practices and if history is any guide, he'll be dominant in the NFL, too. Mock Trade Originally committed to LSU, Palmer eventually transferred to Nebraska for the 2022 season. Despite his capabilities, Rivals remains largely under the radar heading into the draft. The Texans drafted their QB of the future at No. Jones had had a strong '22 campaign for the Bulldogs, where he has faced some of the best defensive players in the country every day at practice for the last two years. The hopes in Cleveland are that Watson can knock off that rust. Injuries, Covid protocols, and inconsistent play doomed the Browns for most of the year. While some might think the Browns will address the defensive tackle position with their pick at No. Here is a 7-round 2022 Browns mock draft to provide a bit of a distraction from the pain. He's very raw, though, so signing a veteran and letting Richardson learn behind him would be the ideal way for Carolina to play this situation. Georgia led all college teams in the 2022 NFL Draft with five first-round picks. They sent a first and fourth-round pick to the Houston Texans in exchange for Baker Mayfields replacement, leaving Cleveland with seven total picks come late April. Jones isn't a finished product but has monstrous upside because of how springy he is at his size. Smith-Njigba barely saw the field during the 2022 season because of injuries but he's still one of the top wideouts in the class. Well, both Young and C.J. Even if Cleveland . If the Seahawks were contemplating taking a QB, the board made their decision for them. . So, it's time to get Herbert a serious vertical weapon. As the Browns are likely to part with both John Johnson III and Ronnie Harrison, look for the safety room to get a massive facelift. The Cleveland Browns season is all but over in 2022. Gonzalez, a Colorado transfer, is a big-time athlete who is still growing into the position. The Browns are going to see two safeties walk out the door, so it makes sense to see two more walk in. Managers will spend much of the dynasty off-season discussing incoming rookies and the related topic, the NFL draft. To truly know if he's the franchise quarterback, they have to surround him with high-caliber skill players. While pick #44 seems low, a starter should be expected from that pick and solid contributors from the next two as well. He'll immediately give them a strong in-line blocker while continuing to learn how to best use his 6-foot-7, 270-pound frame as a pass catcher. Other 2024 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (1/21) (More links to previous NFL mock drafts at the bottom of this page) Go To: Round 1 (1-16) Round 1 (17-31) Round 2 (32-63) Round 3 (64-95) Round 4 (96-127) Chicago Bears: Will Anderson, DE/OLB, Alabama. GM Andrew Berry will need to find impact players lower in the draft without a first-round pick and only one in the third round due to the Watson trade. RB Tavion Thomas, Utah - As of now, Nick Chubb and Jerome Ford will be Clevelands lead backs next year with Demetric Felton third string. April 29th 2021 500 PM May 1st 2021 in Cleveland OH. Cowboys 2023 Mock Draft Roundup NFL.com's Daniel Jeremiah mock 2.0. . Porter is the prototypical big, physical cornerback who looks like he belongs in the NFL. Dynasty fantasy football is a year-round affair. In the video below, Smith (No. Making the trip up I-71, Zach Harrisons new home is on the defensive line wreaking havoc on quarterbacks for the Browns. Sounds like a blast for Philadelphia. We dip back into the wide receiver pool with a second pick in the fourth round. McIntosh comes in as a proven back that can perform at the highest level of college football. Adding another back who can make plays, keep Chubb fresh and keep the offense moving if injuries occur is important even if it is a swing here in the sixth round. The biggest issue he'll face during the pre-draft process will be arm length and whether his NFL future is at tackle or guard. Run defense was a significant weakness for the Cleveland Browns defense in 2022. Stroud the smooth and shifty Jordan Addison to make his NFL transition easier.
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