7 Round 2014 NFL Mock Draft for the Cleveland Browns
Nov 23, 2013; Laramie, WY, USA; Wyoming Cowboys quarterback
Brett Smith(16) celebrates against the Hawaii Warriors during the second quarter at War Memorial Stadium. The Cowboys defeated the Warriors 59-56 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports
#133 – Brett Smith
While the Browns drafted Jimmy G in the third round they come back with another small school QB this round in Smith. Bleacher Report had a great description of Smith (the entire article is worth a read):
"It was as if someone took Johnny Manziel, put him on a team of castoffs, stretched him vertically and harnessed his manic playing style into a more controlled, steady burn. In his three years at Wyoming, Smith rushed for 1,529 yards and 20 touchdowns while throwing 76 touchdowns and 28 interceptions. Keep in mind any Manziel comparison coming his way speaks more to his unique mobility and affinity for ad-libbing than anything else. Aside from that, it kept getting better."
Adding that type of weapon as a backup QB that could develop overtime has to be exciting for the Browns in the 5th round. At 6’2″ he has the height needed and with Hoyer and Garoppolo around he has the time to develop into what could be a steal of the draft for the Browns.