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Cleveland Browns: 5 dark horse wide receivers to target in the NFL Draft

By Nick Dudukovich

COLUMBIA, MO - OCTOBER 21: J'Mon Moore #6 of the Missouri Tigers tries to escape a tackle by Lloyd Hightower #5 of the Idaho Vandalsin the first quarter at Memorial Stadium on October 21, 2017 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)
COLUMBIA, MO - OCTOBER 21: J'Mon Moore #6 of the Missouri Tigers tries to escape a tackle by Lloyd Hightower #5 of the Idaho Vandalsin the first quarter at Memorial Stadium on October 21, 2017 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) /
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BLOOMINGTON, IN – NOVEMBER 04: Simmie Cobbs Jr. #1 of the Indiana Hoosiers runs after a catch in the first quarter of a game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Memorial Stadium on November 4, 2017 in Bloomington, Indiana. Wisconsin defeated Indiana 45-17. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
BLOOMINGTON, IN – NOVEMBER 04: Simmie Cobbs Jr. #1 of the Indiana Hoosiers runs after a catch in the first quarter of a game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Memorial Stadium on November 4, 2017 in Bloomington, Indiana. Wisconsin defeated Indiana 45-17. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

2. Simmie Cobbs, Indiana

Simmie Cobbs played one brilliant game this season, but it happened to be against Ohio State, which boasts several NFL caliber defensive prospects. He left school early, and Bleacher Report’s Matt Miller projected him to be a late third-round pick in this spring’s draft.

Put his name on the draft card: When quarterbacks throw him the ball, he makes them look good, as passers had a 92.8 rating when targeting Cobbs at Indiana, according to PFF. Plus, he gave his quarterbacks a lifeline, garnering at least 10 targets in six of his 12 games during the 2017 campaign.

Not so fast: With a lot riding on the Combine, Cobbs turned in subpar results in the vertical and broad jumps. Watching corners swat balls away throughout the season was troublesome. Perhaps his poor jumping ability is why this happened.

He also ran a disappointing 4.64 second 40-yard dash time at the combine. His time indicates a lack of explosion off the line, which may be why his NFL.com Draft Profile stated he has trouble battling physical corners.

Final take: Like many dark horses, Cobbs has to improve his route running and show he can consistently get open. His size and ability to draw targets are traits easily worth a fourth-round pick.

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