The OBR will provide a weekly In-Depth Mock Draft every week until the draft, complete with video highlights of the selected draft prospects and an evaluation of how well they fit with the Browns.
I made the decision to pass on all deals and start at every position the Browns have assigned for the first week. I don’t think the Browns will stick with any of their choices, and we’ll talk about it in future pieces.
I think the Browns would be pleased with some of the assets selected in this selection, since they are guys that most likely won’t be available in that spot when the draft takes place in April. The mock draft simulators will becoming increasingly realistic as time goes on in terms of player valuations and selection spots.
I utilized the Pro Football Network simulator for my mock draft, and the complete results are available at the conclusion of the piece.
There was not much discussion in my fictitious draft war room prior to selecting Corley, as you can see here. I’m thrilled to have selected the best pure slot wide receiver in this round, given the way the board fell.
The Browns are in dire need of Corley’s style of aggressive playmaking following a reception. Corley could immediately provide support underneath for Amari Cooper and any other deep threat the Browns decide to pursue in the summer. I see Gabe Davis as that other profound threat in my mind. With David Njoku and Corley taking advantage of mismatches below, the Browns’ offense ought to always have a player available.
The Browns selected Michael Hall, a young and talented defensive tackle prospect from OSU, one choice ahead of them, to the bitter rival Pittsburgh Steelers. Ruke Orhorhoro dropping to 85 would be a nice consolation reward, but it would sting. It wasn’t until 2017 that Orhorhoro began playing organized football. The Browns would wager that compared to other defensive tackles his age, he still has a lot more promise. That, along with his athleticism, may make him a valuable asset for the Browns in the third round.
