4 mock drafts that give the Cleveland Browns their best shot in 2022
By Chad Porto
Mock Draft #3
44. . Pick Analysis. Tyler Linderbaum. player. 53. Scouting Report. G/C. Iowa
I’ve prioritized defensive tackle and receiver first and second, clearly but the next position, at least for me, would be the interior line. The team just lost JC Tretter and signed Ethan Pocic to replace him. This is a huge sign that not only do they not trust Nick Harris, that they don’t think either Pocic or Harris are long-term options at the position. With Tretter gone and Joel Bitonio probably on the chopping block soon, Tyler Linderbaum makes total sense considering the priority the Browns place on the o-line.
Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. LB. Wisconsin. Leo Chenal. 78.. player. 53
Leo Chenal is back for all the reasons listed before. He’s too good a prospect to skip.
Pick Analysis. Wisconsin. 99. . player. Scouting Report. TE. Jake Ferguson. 53
Jake Ferguson isn’t as long or as fast as Cade Otton, but he may be a better blocker and has better hands. Since the Browns need to keep that tight talent pool deep, Ferguson makes a lot of sense. Especially since we don’t know the long-term viability of David Njoku.
Pick Analysis. DE. player. 53. Scouting Report. Ohio State. Tyreke Smith. 118.
He’s a bit undersized at just 6’3, and slowish with a 40-time of 4.8, but Smith has a motor that doesn’t quit. He’s not going to be a big playmaker but you also won’t see him getting blown up too much (hopefully). He’s not a fancy pick but he’ll hopefully be the blue-collar grinder you need in the winter.
Pick Analysis. Arizona. 53. 202.. player. Scouting Report. WR. Stanley Berryhill III
Ask yourself this, did I pick the last three players specifically due to their names? Yes. Yes, I did. Turns out that drafting guys based on their name is as successful as picking the team with the best uniform to win whichever big game you’re watching. Stanley Berryhill III is a fast option at receiver, clocking in with a 4.48 40-time, and standing at about 5’10. He’s not anything breathtaking as far as a prospect goes but we’re looking at projects, so why not Berryhill? If for no other reasons than his name.
Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. Charleston Rambo. WR. Miami. 223.. player. 53
The team needs two receivers from this draft/free agent period, so I’m solving that with John Rambo. I mean Charleston Rambo. Though, if he does get drafted, I’m more than willing to offer a bonus to change his first name to John. He’s got a 4.57 40-time and stands at about 6’1. He also proved in Miami that he was capable of being the number one option for a club, and while that’s a stretch to say he could be in the NFL, it’s possible he finds a spot somewhere on the team. Crazier things have happened.
Scouting Report. 246.. 53. Pick Analysis. DE. Virgina Tech. Amare Barno. player
He ran a 4.36 at the combine. That’s the only reason you need.