Tpz'S MOCK DRAFT

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  • Tpz DRAFTING FOR THE
    Browns
Draft Selections
Cam Ward Head Shot
PICK: 2 RND: 1 (CLE)
Cam Ward
QB Miami
Tyler Warren Head Shot
PICK: 33 RND: 2 (CLE)
Tyler Warren
TE Penn State
TreVeyon Henderson Head Shot
PICK: 67 RND: 3 (CLE)
TreVeyon Henderson
RB Ohio State
Denzel Burke Head Shot
PICK: 94 RND: 3 (CLE)
Denzel Burke
CB Ohio State
Ty Robinson Head Shot
PICK: 104 RND: 4 (CLE)
Ty Robinson
DL Nebraska
Jack Nelson Head Shot
PICK: 179 RND: 6 (CLE)
Jack Nelson
OT Wisconsin
Ajani Cornelius Head Shot
PICK: 192 RND: 6 (CLE)
Ajani Cornelius
OT Oregon
Tyler Shough Head Shot
PICK: 200 RND: 6 (CLE)
Tyler Shough
QB Louisville
Jordan Hancock Head Shot
PICK: 216 RND: 6 (CLE)
Jordan Hancock
S Ohio State
Clay Webb Head Shot
PICK: 254 RND: 7 (CLE)
Clay Webb
OG Jacksonville State
Draft Grade — Browns
Overall B
ValueB- NeedA- TradesB- FutureB-
The Browns found their guy under center in Ward: B.

The Browns did not reach, did not trade up, did not blink. They just waited, and Tyler Shough fell into pick No. 200. More right than wrong, and a B to match.

Whatever Cam Ward becomes, the front office has tied its fortunes to the answer. They are betting Robinson proves the room right and everyone else wrong.

They will regret leaving edge rusher for another day if the season turns on it.

All told, a solid class that does its job everywhere but edge rusher.

Pick Analysis
Pick2 Rnd1 Cam Ward
In the 2nd overall pick they get their quarterback of the future. It fills the loudest need on the roster.
Pick33 Rnd2 Tyler Warren
Tyler Warren at No. 33 is money in the bank, a tight end taken below his worth. One more legitimate question on the roster, answered.
Pick67 Rnd3 TreVeyon Henderson
Nice patience on TreVeyon Henderson, who had no business lasting to No. 67. It fills a real need, too.
Pick94 Rnd3 Denzel Burke
Nothing to complain about; Denzel Burke went a shade earlier than his grade, which is fine. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.
Pick104 Rnd4 Ty Robinson
They talked themselves into Ty Robinson at slot 104, and the board did not agree. A sensible fit for a spot that needed help.
Pick179 Rnd6 Jack Nelson
Value with a capital V on Jack Nelson in the 179th pick, a genuine coup. A sensible fit that makes the depth chart a little sturdier.
Pick192 Rnd6 Ajani Cornelius
A top-tier offensive lineman at a bargain, Ajani Cornelius in pick 192, plain and simple. The roster fit checks out.
Pick200 Rnd6 Tyler Shough
You do not let a quarterback like Tyler Shough reach the 200th overall pick and blink. They did not. The one spot they could not leave alone, and did not.
Pick216 Rnd6 Jordan Hancock
Jordan Hancock is a better player than the Round 6 slot suggests; smart patience, rewarded. It patches a soft spot without any drama.
Pick254 Rnd7 Clay Webb
Good things come to war rooms that wait, and Clay Webb at Round 7, Pick 38 is the proof. A real hole, addressed with a reasonable pick.