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Day 3 is here! We are currently sitting with:
4 - 9th pick (115)
5 - 15th pick (160)
6 - 8th pick (187)

What positions and/or players would yall like the Browns to target today?

I wouldn't mind any of these positions:
O-line, TE, WR, DE, DB (CB or another S)

From the other thread:

I would think that we look for a CB, WR, and pass rusher. The right TE could take one of these spots.

WR
another LB
either a OG or a swing tackle (we are still screwed if either one of our starting tackles gets injured.)

Bradlee Anae, DE, Utah
Antonio Gandy-Golden, WR, Liberty
Akeem Davis-Gaither, OLB, Appalachian State
Bryce Hall, CB, Virginia
Harrison Bryant, TE, FAU

I don't know the draft like you guys, but definitely another LB if there are any decent ones still available.

We are onto Day 3 of the 2020 NFL Draft and there are still impact players out there. Along with every other Cleveland fan, I hope that the front office will find those diamonds in the rough. After taking three defensive players on Day 2, it will be interesting to see what’s next. Here are 15 players on my radar:

1. Netane Muti, G, Fresno St., 6-3, 315 pounds: Muti is a dominant player that plays with a mean streak like Jedrick Wills, but injuries will always be a lingering concern.

2. Ben Bredeson, G, Michigan, 6-5, 315 pounds: A big and strong high floor prospect, Bredeson doesn’t have ideal athleticism.

3. John Simpson, G, Clemson, 6-4, 321 pounds: Another strong high floor prospect that lacks elite athleticism, but can play in a run-heavy scheme.

4. Nick Harris, C, Washington, 6-1, 302 pounds: Can play anywhere on the interior with ideal foot quickness, but lacks the ideal body type.

5. Tyler Biadasz, C, Wisconsin, 6-4, 314 pounds: All-American started every game of his career and looks like the prototypical center, but unable to provide versatility anywhere else.

6. Hunter Bryant, TE, Washington, 6-2, 248 pounds: Intriguing large receiver with impressive YAC ability, but fails as an inline blocker.

7. Brycen Hopkins, TE, Purdue, 6-4, 245 pounds: Fantastic athlete with explosive burst off the line, but his combine numbers don’t reflect his on-field speed.

8. Harrison Bryant, TE, Florida Atlantic, 6-5, 243 pounds: Long red-zone target, but terrible blocker.

9. Bradlee Anae, DE, Utah, 6-3, 257 pounds: Technically impressive pass-rushing specialist with limited athleticism.

10. Curtis Weaver, DE, Boise St., 6-2, 265 pounds: Extremely productive college career against inferior competition.

11. Collin Johnson, WR, Texas, 6-6, 22 pounds: Insane catch radius, but lacks deep speed.

12. K.J. Hill Jr., WR, Ohio St., 6-0, 196 pounds: Productive career with elite route-running ability, but maybe limited to slot.

13. Quintez Cephus, WR, Wisconsin, 6-1, 202 pounds: Fun and athletic on tape, but numbers didn’t show up at combine.

14. Donovan Peoples-Jones, WR, Michigan, 6-2, 212 pounds: Has great burst and athletic traits, but fails to create separation.

15. Tyler Johnson, WR, Minnesota, 6-1, 206 pounds: Insanely productive and had first round tape against Auburn displaying technique like few in this class, doesn’t have ideal measurables.

https://brownswire.usatoday.com/2020/04/25/15-players-to-watch-for-the-browns-on-day-3/

I really like Antonio Gandy Golden, I say this because my neighbor is a Liberty Grad and mentioned him to me about 2 years ago. I followed him and he had a really good career. At 6'4 225 with decent speed, we could use a large catch radius guy for the red zone.

I just wish they would try something different by taking BPA .. Other than the first I think they went off course.

Wouldn't mind adding:

Thaddeus Moss - TE - LSU
Donovan Peoples-Jones - WR - Michigan
Gabriel Davis - WR - UCF
Joe Gaziano - DE - Northwestern
JR Reed - S - Georgia
Amik Robertson - CB - Lousiana Tech
Lamar Jackson - CB/S - Nebraska
Prince Tega Wanogho - T - Auburn
Saahdiq Charles - T - LSU
John Simpson - G - Clemson
Tyler Biadasz - C - Wisconsin

These would be nice additions - the others I have't seen/studied. Most of the players left are going to fit in that category for me now.

Netane Muti is a beast.

I hope not. I'm a Michigan fan and he is all hype, little production. Had the ability just never amounted to much.

Yes he is ... if you can keep him on the field.

For all the people wanting another LB? How many do you all think will make the final 53?

We have Mack, Taki, Phillips, Goodson, and Harvey. You can always get better at any position, but realistically, I think we should focus elsewhere.

I’m thinking WR, pass rusher, and secondary depth/ST

I would trade up to pin down Weaver. Otherwise,there are a lot of good interior OL and you can always fish for corners who can help with special teams. I don’t see WR as a huge priority. Rookies hardly ever help at that position.

I'm a little worried about Teller or Forbes being effective in the zone scheme that Stefanski favors. I wonder if they're thinking of trying Hubbard at RG? Looking at OG prospects, its pretty hard to find one with the athleticism and mobility to be good in that scheme - especially on the 3rd day of the draft. Maybe they'll look for an OT to transition to G.

What time does it start today?

12

I don't know if we need another LB in the draft or from FA ... but I think a LB group of those individuals is a glaring weakness without some explosive year 2 development and improvement from Mack and Taki. Even playing with 2 LB sets, I think we would struggle.

Is the LB from Philly (Bradham) still available?

I got my half hour sleep. I'm ready to get this (draft) party started already.

OT Ben Bartch is an intriguing small school prospect who really performed at the senior bowl. He's a TE convert and is a project, but I would take a flyer, perhaps.

Prince Tega Wanhogo is in the same bracket for me.

Bryce Love, Curtis Weaver I also like.

I wouldn’t mind trying to get a good interior OL

Albert Breer
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1) The Bengals took a linebacker -- Wyoming's Logan Wilson -- atop the third round. Don't be surprised if they double up here. I'm told App State LB Akeem Davis-Gaither is being discussed as the pick at 107. He carries great value for Cincy there, even with some injury concern.

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2) Another run on offensive linemen could be coming in Round 4, too. A couple tackles who are different kinds of risks (LSU's Saahdiq Charles and St. John's Ben Bartch) might be worth the dice roll for teams now.

Albert Breer
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3) I like the Eagles having conviction, and taking a QB even thought you have one is a very Andy Reid-ish move. Only issue? I don't know that you had to take Jalen Hurts at 53. I'm told Ravens weren't taking him at 55, nor were the Pats at 60. How far would he have fallen?

Albert Breer
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4) That said? Hurts improved A LOT from Alabama to Oklahoma as a passer, and from a place, in 2018, when NFL teams wondered if he could play another position. Fair to think he'll keep improving. And he's a great kid, and Wentz's injury history makes this a reasonable investment.

Albert Breer
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5) It'll be interesting to see where ex-teammates Jake Fromm and Jacob Eason land today. I'd heard Fromm connected to the Raiders and Patriots pre-draft, and Eason to the Colts and Bucs.

Albert Breer
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6) On that, I'll update this point from the other day ... Over the last 6 drafts (2015-20), 20 QBs have gone first rounds, Hurts was just the fourth to go second round. Why? If you see a guy as a long-term answer, you take him in the first. And most don't spend 2s on backups.

From the FA list, I'd like to bring in Alec Ogletree

Albert Breer
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7) Baltimore was surprised to see ex-Ohio State RB JK Dobbins there at 55, and taking him was not a difficult decision for the Ravens. Interesting, too, that the comp I got for him a couple weeks ago was Ray Rice. That's the sort of potential he's got.

Albert Breer
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8) What compelled the Packers to deal up for Jordan Love on Thursday night? Word is that they made the deal with Miami because they were concerned that the Seahawks or Ravens could move the 27th or 28th picks to a QB-needy team coming up. So they got in front of that.

Albert Breer
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9) One team that was sniffing around with teams late in the first round? The Lions. It didn't happen, but they had been focused on fixing the RB position, and KC had been connected to both D'Andre Swift and Clyde Edwards-Helaire. And getting there = fifth-year option.

Albert Breer
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10) The Trent Williams situation merits watching. Price for him earlier in the week was going to be a third-rounder, with a late pick coming back with him. A fourth-rounder is close in value to that. Once the draft starts today? Then, the equation changes (i.e. vets, '21 picks).

Akeem Davis-Gaithers
Troy Dye
KJ Hill
Bryce Hall
Ben Bartch
Bradley Anae
Brycen Hopkins

Trevis Gipson, Edge, Tulsa
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John Highsmith, WR, Boise State
Quintez Cephus, WR, Wisconsin maybe later
Darnay Holmes, CB, UCLA
Brian Cole II, S, Mississippi State
Anthony McFarland, RB, Maryland
Cameron Clarke, G, Charlotte though maybe not the best scheme fit
Jonathan Garvin, Edge, Miami
Donovan Peoples-Jones, WR, Michigan might look better with a decent QB and modern scheme.

Not necessarily in that order. Definitely Gipson well above the rest.

Almost my list to a T...in no particular order
Bryce Hall, CB
Curtis Weaver, Edge
Akeem Davis-Gaither, LB
Bradlee Anae, Edge