2017 Nfl Mock Draft 7 Rounds Cleveland Browns

The Cleveland Browns have 11 picks in the NFL Draft, including No. 1 and No. 12 in the first round April 27 in Philadelphia.

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. 2017 NFL Mock Draft Version 5.0: Cleveland Browns use picks to move up Updated May 19, 2019; Posted Apr 27, 2017 By Chris Fedor, cleveland.com.

Much of what the Browns will do in the first round of the draft will also dictate what happens throughout the rest of the league.

Will they select at No. 1 overall or possibly trade down? Will who they hope will be their quarterback of the future (and maybe the present) come later in the round or in the second or third? All other teams will be watching closely.

Still, those are the questions to be answered for a team with 11 picks, and if that's what they end the three days of the draft with will give them 37 selections in the last three years. What has to happen, however, is for more of those picks to be difference-makers, or at least starters.

Here is a look at the Browns' five-year draft record with roster tallies reflecting totals as of the end of the 2016 season. Below that are key personnel moves made this year and the team's current needs heading into this draft and our projection for all their 2017 picks.

FIVE-YEAR DRAFT BREAKDOWN

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .2012 . .2013 . .2014 . .2015 . .2016

TOTAL PICKS . . . 12 . . . . . .5 . . . . .6 . . . . 12 . . . 14

STARTERS . . . . . .0 . . . . . .0 . . . . .2 . . . . .2 . . . .3

BACKUPS . . . . . .0 . . . . . .0 . . . . .0 . . . . .5 . . . 10

OTHER TEAMS . . .6 . . . . .3 . . . . .3 . . . . .3 . . .1

OUT OF LEAGUE . .6 . . . . .2 . . . . .1 . . . . .2 . . .0

Top three draft needs:

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1. Quarterback: Trading for Brock Osweiler did not solve the Browns' quarterback problems. They will either trade for a veteran, possibly Jimmy Garoppolo of the Patriots or AJ McCarron of the Bengals, or they will draft one. The Browns have the first and 12th pick. They had a private workout with DeShone Kizer of Notre Dame and Patrick Mahomes of Texas A&M last month. They visited Deshaun Watson of Clemson on March 30 and worked out North Carolina's Mitchell Trubisky the next day at team headquarters in Berea, Ohio (they can work out Trubisky at their facility because he attended high school in the Cleveland suburb of Mentor).

2. Edge rusher: The Browns have to find a way to put more pressure on the opposing quarterback. There is no franchise quarterback in this draft, but defensive end Myles Garrett of Texas A&M can be a game-changer. Unless something very unusual happens between now and April 27, the Browns are expected to take Garrett with the first pick in the draft.

3. Cornerback: The Browns gave up a franchise worst 36 passing touchdowns last season. Left cornerback Joe Haden has had back-to-back disappointing seasons. Both were hampered by injuries. This draft is deep in cornerbacks. It will be no surprise if the Browns don't take at least two. They could take one with the 12th pick if they don't use it on a quarterback.

MOCK DRAFT:

Below is a list of every pick for the Browns in the 2017 NFL Draft, with players suggested by NFLDraftScout.com Sr. Analyst Dane Brugler. Who would you take? Let us know in comments.

1/1: Myles Garrett, DE, Texas A&M (6-4, 272, 4.61)

1/12: O.J. Howard, TE, Alabama (6-6, 251, 4.51)

2/33: Tre'Davious White, CB, LSU (5-11, 192, 4.47)

2/52: Malik McDowell, DT, Michigan State (6-6, 295, 4.85)

3/65: Joshua Dobbs, QB, Tennessee (6-3, 216, 4.64)

4/108: Eddie Jackson, FS, Alabama (6-0, 201, 4.55)

5/145: Tanzel Smart, DT, Tulane (6-1, 296, 5.24)

5/175: Brendan Langley, CB, Lamar (6-0, 201, 4.43)

5/*181: Ben Gedeon, LB, Michigan (6-2, 244, 4.75)

6/185: Justin Senior, T, Mississippi State (6-5, 331, 5.47)

6/188: Elijah McGuire, RB, Louisiana. Lafayette (5-10, 214, 4.56)

Now it's your turn. NFLDraftScout.com is readsy to help with its list of the top 1,000 prospects in this draft.

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--Frank Cooney and TSX NFL team insiders contributed to this analysis.

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

2017 Nfl Mock Draft 7 Rounds Cleveland Browns Mock

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.