The Cleveland Browns won’t be sitting out Day 2 of the 2022 NFL Draft.
The Cleveland Browns gave up their next three first-round picks for the man with 25 sexual misconduct accusations. While it may pay off on the field, like any deal with the Devil, it has its price. That first one was having to sit out the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, which was not fun.
The Browns may not have made a pick in the first pick, but their pick was eventually used on Jordan Davis, a defensive tackle out of Georgia. Ironically, a position the Browns need to address sometime soon.
While they didn’t make that pick, the Browns are on the clock for rounds two and three. Meaning, we get to finally hop in on the fun. It’s unclear who the Browns will take but there are a few options to consider.
DE Arnold Ebiketie
The Browns may not have been lucky to get George Karlaftis, who did fall in the draft but not into the second round, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t defensive ends who can still be viable options for the Browns. Enter Arnold Ebiketie from Penn State.
He broke out in 2021, giving the Happy Valley faithful someone to watch wreck offenses and the Browns would be wise to look at him if he’s still on the board come pick No. 44.
S Jaquan Brisker
I’m a Penn State fan, so it’s not surprising that I’m putting Jaquan Brisker on the list. The Browns need help at defensive end, defensive tackle, linebacker, and safety, and Brisker could be an instant starter on defense. The team doesn’t have enough safeties worth putting out there, and Brisker could be an instant impact player. That is if he’s still on the board at pick 44.
LB Leo Chenal
I’m willing this into existence. The Browns need Leo Chenal’s pass-rushing ability and if he’s there at pick No. 44, Chenal would be a wonderful addition to the defense. He’s an instant game-changer at the edge. He can play inside, outside, or on the line of scrimmage, and with Myles Garrett and Chase Winovich’s versatility, the Browns’ defensive front seven could be better than anyone thought possible.
LB Chad Muma
If the Browns don’t land Leo Chenal, the team still needs to look at the linebacking position long-term. The Browns locked up Anthony Walker to a four-year deal but it’s for peanuts. It’s always possible he demands more money and if that does happen, will the Browns re-work the deal? Will they even have money to? Not only that but Sionne Takitaki is heading into the last year of his deal and who knows if he’s done enough to earn a second one in Cleveland.
WR Skyy Moore
We’ve talked about Skyy Moore a lot here, and I really didn’t think he’d still be on the board by the time the first round ended. Yet, he is, and here we are. He’s ab it undersized but he’s shot up the draft boards due to his hands and speed. Those are two things fans are hoping to see in Cleveland. Here’s hoping.
WR Alec Pierce
Alec Pierce is every bit as fast as Skyy Moore but a good eight inches taller. Not the slot guy Moore is, but Pierce is the boundary guy the Browns need, plus his ability to give the team another red-zone target will be useful.
TE Jeremy Ruckert
The Browns like tight ends and they only have two multi-purposed ones in David Njoku and Harrison Bryant, and that’s putting it loosely. Neither man is a great blocker. They do have a great blocking tight end in Stephen Carlson but he’s not a great pass catcher. Jeremy Ruckert may be able to provide that duality that the Browns are lacking. He’s big, strong, and has shown some solid hands.
TE Greg Dulcich
Jeremy Ruckert is a very solid duel option at tight end. Yet, if the Browns want the best pass-catcher, that’s probably Greg Dulcich out of UCLA. He’s an athletic option and can stretch the field, so if the Browns are hoping to get as many targets as possible, Dulcich is the man.