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Browns Draft: DraftTek has near perfect 2021 mock draft for Cleveland

By Chad Porto

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays an image of Denzel Ward of Ohio State after he was picked #4 overall by the Cleveland Browns during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays an image of Denzel Ward of Ohio State after he was picked #4 overall by the Cleveland Browns during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /
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AUSTIN, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 07: Caden Sterns #7 of the Texas Longhorns walks on the field in the second half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on November 07, 2020 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 07: Caden Sterns #7 of the Texas Longhorns walks on the field in the second half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on November 07, 2020 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /

Pick Analysis. S. Texas. Scouting Report. 110. player. 53. Caden Sterns

The Browns will fluctuate a lot from having three corners to three safeties to three linebackers from time to time during a game. So the Browns will need to have depth at all three positions and going and getting a safety like Caden Sterns isn’t a bad thing. He’s described as being a bit of a project by Draft Network, but a versatile one. Meaning he can play either safety position if needed.

The Browns really only have two starting-caliber safeties that they can rely on, with Ronnie Harrison and new signing John Johnson. No one knows what Grant Delpit is going to be able to bring to the table, and that’s a big concern. He’s coming off of a huge, potentially career-altering injury, so the Browns need depth.

So that’s one box. His versatility and ability to generate turnovers during his time in college are nice signs for his ability to fit in Joe Wood’s scheme.

As far as his value and if he was taken too high or not, ProFootballNetwork considers him a mid-round steal, meaning anywhere from the third to the fifth round is possible, so no, he’s not taken too high.

Lastly, his intangibles, which are pretty off the chart. Sports Illustrated’s Fan Nation lists his attributes as mostly elite, and with a 4.41 40-yard dash, it’s hard to argue against that fact. Having someone fast enough to cover speedy slot guys in a pinch is a big need for any NFL team.

Grade: A

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