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My draft strategy as it sits 3 weeks away from the draft is squarely on one of two strategies... Trade down from #6 for 2027 draft capital. Get the LT you feel is best between Proctor and Freeling, for me it's Proctor. Then the best WR still on the board at #24. There are 7 WRs that I have a first round grade on that are worthy of that pick. I don't have them graded closely, but all would be an immediate improvement to the WR room. If this is the strategy you go with, then a second WR will need to be picked at either #39 or #70.

Strategy #2, if Tate is on the board, take him and move on to BPA the rest of the way. If he is there, he is my BPA, so I don't have an issue turning in the card before we are officially on the clock. Then, I would try to move up 4-7 spots from #24 to secure the LT that I covet. I do think both will go between picks 17-25. So if you are dead set on one, you will need to get ahead of the Lions at #17 to make sure you get him. I do think the Lions take a LT if both are on the board when they pick. Moving from 24 to 16 would probably mean losing #70 and a 2027 4th or (1) of the 2026 5th rounders (we have 2) I would rather spend this year's 5th, but that would depend on what the Jets wanted to do. They might rather have 2027 pick. Jets are primed to move all over the board, so they would be a prime trade partner.

We have to be aware though, the Bears and 49ers are in desperate need of a LT as well. The Bears signed Jed Wills to a one year deal, they were so desperate. The 49ers still have Trent Williams on the roster at the moment, but he is carrying a $46M cap hit if they keep him on the roster at the age of 37. He would save $12M on the cap if they cut or trade him and it would be reduced even more as a post-June 1st designation.

This is who we are really competing with for these two LTs. I don't think anyone is really sold on either of them. They aren't the type of prospects that are going to transcend an offensive line. They are both solid enough though that they will be first round picks.

I would rather get my first choice at WR, whom I have rated higher than our #6 overall pick, then sacrifice our 3rd round pick to move up for Proctor at #16.

Now, if Dallas really does covet a defensive player enough to want to give us their #12 and either #20 or their 2027 first round pick... I would do that. Then I would consider Proctor at #12 or take Makai Lemon at #12 and then move up from #20 to get Proctor. THEN, come back at #24 and draft Denzel Boston, Jordyn Tyson or Chris Brazzell to pair with Lemon.

You cut off the other half of the sentence that makes it meaningful... Jack Stoll is not a FB, he is definitely going on the depth chart as a TE.. If they draft either Nowakowski or Bredson, they would more likely be listed as a FB. I believe Monken likes utilizing a FB. I would be surprised if we end up with a depth chart without one.

I would love to re-sign Njoku. Then my previous statement would be invalid about Stowers.

Our most obvoius biggest needs are at Oline and Wr
Personally, other than Mauigoa, I don't see any prospects in this draft at oline/Wr worth the #6 overall pick

Here is a wildcard:

Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
Argueably the most talented player available at #6
Plays a high value position
Can play in the slot or outside

Ward is often injured
Per AI search:

Over the past 5 seasons
In games ward plays 80% of the defensive stats or more the Browns record is 40-29 (.580)
In games ward has played less the 80% of the defensive snaps or was inactive that record is 12-21 (.363)

Can you have too many good Cbs?

No way that we could possibly answer that.

Would not be surprised to see a CB taken somewhere. I don't think it will be at #6 - too many good options will fall to us. there are 2 valid edge rush options, a LB, a safety, Tate, Mauiga ... and we know Mendoza will be gone. So 2 out of those listed will be available. Personally, I'd take one of the edge or Downs at S before taking CB that high.

22. LAC Monroe Freeling OT Georgia A+
29. KC Avieon Terrell CB Clemson A
39. CLE Denzel Boston WR Washington A
55. LAC Antonio Williams WR Clemson C-
70. CLE Parker Brailsford OC Alabama B
86. LAC Elijah Sarratt WR Indiana F
149. CLE Joe Royer TE Cincinnati
248. CLE George Gumbs Jr. EDGE Florida C-
2027 LAC 1st
2027 KC 2nd

Traded Away
Pick 6
Pick 107
Pick 146
2027 CLE 4th
Pick 24
Pick 206


With all the talk of wanting to trade down - decided to do another mock with trades - generally I think mock draft sims aren't very realistic with their trades so normally avoid them but I guess we are in the lull before the storm and ... why not?

My Mock 1.0:

1(6) Trade With Dallas We Get 12 This Year and a #1 2027 They Get #6
1(12) Monroe Freeling LT UGA
(24) Denzel Boston WR WASHINGTON
(39) T.J. Parker EDGE CLEMSON
(70) D'Angelo Pond CB INDIANA
(107) Zachariah Branch WR UGA
(146) Nick Singleton RB PENN STATE
(149) Keyshaun Elliott LB ARIZONA STATE
(206) Will Kacmarek TE OHIO STATE
(248) Deven Eastern DL MINNESOTA

I would be ok with this.

I really look for us to trade at least once looking for that extra #1 in 2027.

I think that would be optimal. The Cowboys might be the only team willing to give up a 2027 first rounder to move up to #6. It could be a perfect situation.

Jerry Jones is foaming at the mouth to trade up!

Interesting article in Cleveland.com on 3-rounds draft

Round 1, Pick 6: Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama - (6-foot-7, 352 pounds)
Round 1, Pick 24: Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo - (6-3, 201)
Round 2, Pick 39: Chris Brazzell II, WR, Tennessee - 6-foot-4, 200, 4.37 40-yard dash
Round 3, Pick 70: Ted Hurst, WR, Georgia State - 6-4, 206, with a 4.42 40-yard dash

I like the Emmanuel McNeil-Warren pick

I give the other 3 an F