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Seven round Browns mock draft from Mock Draft Database

josh keatley
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This week the NFL Scouting Combine is in full swing and like most NFL fanatics it is always a bright spot in the off-season to get the testing results, but we have to make do with what we currently have. We have been using mock draft simulators from The Draft Network, but I wanted to mix it up this week and try out the interesting mock on NFL Mock Draft Database.

Just like in previous versions, I did an automated simulation without my opinion. In the following slides, I will provide the simulation’s selection and then my choice instead in the next slide. To be honest, I was actually shocked I agreed with so many of the selections.

MDD: 1st Round 13th Pick: Devin Lloyd, ILB, Utah

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Devin Lloyd is the definition of versatility on the second level as he has the traits to be an All-Pro caliber linebacker on the inside or the outside. Lloyd is also a high effort player and has highlight reels filled with plays made from sideline to sideline.

My Preference: 1st Round 13th Pick: Devin Lloyd, ILB, Utah

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It is not ideal to take a linebacker this early, but Lloyd is special. Lloyd can thrive in space and is very capable to handle coverage responsibilities, especially in zone. Some players have an unexplainable knack for being around the football and that is Lloyd and this is true in the passing game as well.

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

David Bell has arguably the best hands in this class and falls within the age guardrail at only 21 years old. Snagging a player with Bell’s level of production in the second round is rare and Bell has three elite years of play in the Big Ten.

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

I like the pick of David Bell here, an All-American performer who accumulated gaudy stats of 232 catches for 2,946 yards and 21 touchdowns across three seasons, despite being the focus of every defense they faced. Bell surpassed 100 yards receiving in 17 of his 29 career games and eclipsed 200 yards twice.

MDD: 3rd Round 78th Pick: Josh Paschal, DE, Kentucky

This is an interesting selection because Josh Paschal is usually slated to go later than this, but the simulation has the Browns taking him in the third. Paschal is expected to test extremely well at the combine and the second and third round would not be out of the question.

My Preference: 3rd Round 78th Pick: Josh Paschal, DE, Kentucky

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I am actually a big fan of Josh Paschal and don’t feel this is a reach at all. Paschal is the type of defender Cleveland needs, with the versatility to play across the entire defensive line. Paschal is an extremely intelligent player that has the football IQ to play in the NFL immediately.

MDD: 3rd Round 98th Pick: Neil Farrell Jr., DT, LSU

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Neil Farrell Jr. is a big boy at 6’4″ and 325 pounds and he is in no way overweight as his build indicates he can actually gain even more legitimate weight. Farrell has the strength you look for in an interior defensive lineman with the ability to anchor down and be a nuisance.

My Preference: 3rd Round 98th Pick: Tyler Smith, OT, Tulsa

I don’t have an issue with Neil Farrell Jr., but it is hard to ignore Tyler Smith and his elite ceiling. I would have loved to see Smith come back for one more season at Tulsa to refine his game a tad more, but there is a lot to love about this guy. Smith has the size and athleticism to warrant a serious look in this slot.

MDD: 4th Round 105th Pick: Trey McBride, TE, Colorado State

Trey McBride has the makings of the full package at tight end standing at 6’4″ and 246 pounds. McBride is an excellent blocker with hands designed to pave ways for running backs or make sensational catches. His stock may rise even further after a fantastic combine.

My Preference: 4th Round 105th Pick: Trey McBride, TE, Colorado State

I am a big fan of Trey McBride and snagging him this late feels like a win, McBride is a smooth route-runner who looks like he can make an impact sooner rather than later. The biggest issue that young tight ends face is in the blocking game and McBride looks to excel in this aspect.

MDD: 4th Round 116th Pick: Bailey Zappe, QB, Western Kentucky

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Bailey Zappe made the most of his one season at Western Kentucky and was easily one of the most impactful players in all of college football. Zappe may come from a smaller school, but his arm is arguably the strongest in the class.

My Preference: 4th Round 116th Pick: Bailey Zappe, QB, Western Kentucky

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I am a big fan of this selection, the Browns are clearly in the market for a backup quarterback and Bailey Zappe can be that and possibly even more. Zappe put up insane numbers this past season with 5,967 passing yards and 62 touchdown passes and this wasn’t just a product of the system.

MDD: 5th Round 154th Pick: Yusuf Corker, S, Kentucky

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It is a bit shocking that Yusuf Corker is not getting more hype as he has a number of traits that should equate to NFL success. Corker has the athleticism to thrive in coverage as well as the fearlessness to be effective in the box.

My Preference: 5th Round 154th Pick: Yusuf Corker, S, Kentucky

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This is another pick that I am a big fan of as Yusuf Corker can do everything you need a safety to do. A bit of a jack of all trades, Corker has decent size at 5’11” and 204 pounds. Kentucky has done a great job of producing NFL defensive talent and Corker looks like the next in line.

MDD: 6th Round 191st Pick: Andrew Stueber, OT, Michigan

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Andrew Stueber had an impressive week at the Senior Bowl and has finished his college career on a strong note. Stueber was a former three-star recruit who was thrown into the starting lineup due to injury and has done nothing but dominate since. Stueber is athletic enough to hang in the NFL at tackle and looks like a perfect fit as far as a zone-running scheme goes.

My Preference: 6th Round 191st Pick: Pierre Strong Jr., RB, South Dakota State


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I do not have an issue with Andrew Stueber, but Pierre Strong Jr, has unique ability and is a guy who can possibly contribute as a rookie. Strong has good size as a back at 5’11” and 202 pounds and had he gone to a bigger school, he would be receiving much more hype.

MDD: 7th Round 220nd Pick: Tyler Goodson, RB, Iowa

Tyler Goodson is a guy who may see his stock rise after what is expected to be an explosive combine performance. Goodson is a play-maker who can reach the end-zone anytime the ball is in his hands and is likely going to be the first Iowa running back selected in the NFL Draft since 2009.

My Preference: 7th Round 220nd Pick: Tyler Goodson, RB, Iowa

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I am a big fan of Tyler Goodson and agree with this selection. Goodson doesn’t get the attention he deserves due to playing with such a talented offensive line, but he is a difference-maker who has NFL lead-back potential. Goodson has decent size at 5’10” and 199 pounds and a wealth of video-game type moves that make him deadly in space and hard to wrap up.

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