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Cleveland Browns 2016 NFL Mock Draft 3.0

By Ryan Rosko

May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; Cleveland Browns fans cheer after Johnny Manziel (Texas A&M) is selected as the number twenty-two overall pick in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft to the Cleveland Browns at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; Cleveland Browns fans cheer after Johnny Manziel (Texas A&M) is selected as the number twenty-two overall pick in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft to the Cleveland Browns at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 26, 2016; Mobile, AL, USA; North squad offensive tackle Joe Haeg of North Dakota State (59) blocks in a drill during Senior Bowl practice at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Andrews-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 26, 2016; Mobile, AL, USA; North squad offensive tackle Joe Haeg of North Dakota State (59) blocks in a drill during Senior Bowl practice at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Andrews-USA TODAY Sports /

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Joe Haeg. 65. player. 53. . Offensive Tackle. North Dakota State

After losing both Alex Mack and Mitchell Schwartz in free agency, only the left side (40%) of the offensive line is good. The rest of the line is inconsistent or are question marks. The need to upgrade the offensive line is even more important than I believe some people realize. With about half of a line, the Browns cannot do anything successful regularly.

Do you really believe in the Austin Pastzor‘s of the world, even on a short-term plan? I do not. Joe Haeg has plenty to work with but also a lot to work on. Coming from the FCS level and transitioning to the NFL is going to be the biggest hurdle, but Haeg’s skill set is very good and under-appreciated.

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Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Charone Peake (19) warms up before playing against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

player. 53. . Wide Receiver. Clemson. Charone Peake. 77

The Cleveland Browns need more players who can score the football, and make plays in the passing game. Charone Peake can do just that. Peake is not viewed as a number one wide receiver, but he can be a very good second wide receiver — either way he can and should start. In 2015, Peake had a much better season after two previously injury-riddled seasons.

Pairing Peake with Thomas finally gives the Browns a duo that opposing teams will have to take seriously. Throw in Gary Barnidge and Duke Johnson, and we will start seeing an improved offense.

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Nov 8, 2014; Tempe, AZ, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils defensive lineman Marcus Hardison (1) against Notre Dame Fighting Irish center Nick Martin (72) at Sun Devil Stadium. Arizona State defeated Notre Dame 55-31. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Notre Dame. Nick Martin. 88. player. 53. . Center/Right Guard

Somehow Nick Martin continues to slide down the draft. Pick after pick and his name is still not announced until now. His value is too good to pass up here, which is why Cleveland actually trades up and selects him.

Martin’s older brother, Zach Martin, is one of the best interior linemen for the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL. It is hard to compare and expect the same level of play out the younger Martin.

Yet, if he can continue to make progress in his rookie season, the Cleveland Browns will be happy with this selection. With Cameron Erving the favorite to start at center, Martin’s selection gives Cleveland more depth at both center and guard, in addition to (at least) solid starting potential at any interior position.

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