Cleveland Browns 2016 NFL Mock Draft 3.0

Upgrade At Running Back

Jhurell Pressley is the only player from FoS’ second mock draft to stay in this mock. Pressely’s lack of touches hurt him in terms of the amount film NFL teams have access too, as well as experience. Had Presley been more of a workhorse, perhaps he could be seen more of an impact player who would be drafted earlier.

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Then again, we always see after each draft late round/undrafted free agent players (particularly the running backs) who become critical members for NFL teams. No single running back or running back by committee could succeed behind the line the Cleveland Browns has. Yet, even with more additions to the line, the talent at running back is still important and needs help.

Going forward, the Cleveland Browns are not going to go with a three-man running back committee. Adding Pressley to the running backs on the roster at worse simply gives Cleveland more depth to the position.

Pressley has the potential to play at a higher level like some of the other running backs who will be drafted earlier n the draft. As Pressley works to showcase that potential, he ultimately should replace Isaiah Crowell who is best suited as a short-yardage and goal-line opportunities. 

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