“Buzz is building” around the Browns and offensive lineman Ezra Cleveland, according to NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport (on Twitter). The Browns could consider a trade back in the first round, allowing them to take the big man out of Boise State.
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At 6’6″ and 300+ pounds, Cleveland has been moving up the boards over the past couple of months. At the combine, he impressed in his on-field drills, bringing him closer to the top tier of offensive lineman in this year’s class.
Jedrick Wills, Mekhi Becton, Tristan Wirfs, and Andrew Thomas figure to be the first tackles selected, but Cleveland has also made a case to be an early pick. NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein lauds Cleveland’s quick feet and ability to accelerate, skills that could allow him to thrive in the Browns’ multi-faceted offense. At the same time, the draft guru notes that Cleveland is green in some areas – his play strength, punch timing, and ability to separate all need some fine-tuning.
With help from the NFL Research team, Rapoport notes that this would be just the fifth time that a drafted player shared the same name as his team’s city. The Browns also have some experience in that area. Since 1970, they’ve selected seven players with the last name Brown. And, in 1957, they selected the legendary Jim Brown. Soon, we’ll know whether Cleveland gets share a similar status.
“we like his name”
Well another team can grab him if they trade back. Remember last year the Texans let everyone know they wanted Andre Dillard and Philadelphia jumped infront and took him?
Pepperidge farm remembers
Stop believing this garbage. If Thomas or another top OT is available at #10, that’s who they’ll draft. Sashi Brown is not in the building anymore.
Ok
Browns will have Jedrick Wills #10, then take a safety in the second round, Grant Delpit
Delpit won’t make it past dallas unless McKinney is there
Delpit will more than likely fall to the second round. He’d be a steal there, but it just doesn’t seem like he’ll be a day one guy.
Cowboys have a few hole to fill and reaching to Delpit doesn’t seem like the right decision either way if Delpit isn’t there in the second round for the Browns take Winfield in the second round at safety
This could trigger an exciting trend and offer hope to players named Bobby Buffalo and Vinnie Vegas.
Then, next year, they can also draft Ben Ben Cleveland, RG out of UGA. Then they can have their entire right side of Clevelands!! lol
Then, maybe they can start filling in their left side with Browns??
Idk, this is all stupid..lol Cleveland is a solid prospect, but he is no Andrew Thomas. If Thomas is available, he will be the Browns pick..Book it!!