Browns Draft Class:
1) DL Tuli Tuipulotu
2) LB Nick Hampton
3) Edge Isaiah McGuire
4) DT Karl Brooks
5) LG Chandler Zavala
6) NCB Jartavious Martin
7) CB Jarrick Bernard-Converse
8) would of been TE Josh Whyle
The Browns already have one of the best rosters in the NFL. The offensive line is of of the best led by Pro Bowl guards Joel Bitonio and Wyatt Teller while center Ethan Pocic was another standout. Running back Nick
Chubb has averaged more yards per carry than any other back since 2018. Former passing champ Deshaun Watson should thrive this year with Amari Cooper, Donovan Peoples-Jones, new slot receiver Elijah Moore, and David Njoku.
Defensively is where the Browns need help the most. Hiring Super Bowl winning DC Jim Schwartz should help turn around a Club that finished 23rd in defense last season. Free agency additions of DT Dalvin Tomlinson, Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, and safety Juan Thornhill is a start in the right direction to make the playoffs.
After firing/replacing the Browns draftee and taking defensive lineman Tuli Tuipulotu with the first pick in Round 3 after trading away first round picks for QB Deshaun Watson with the Texans. Already adding Dalvin Tomlinson in free agency I would personally have looked to replace free agent running back Kareem Hunt with Tyjae Spears who was still on the board. The Browns next drafted LB Nick Hampton and am not sure of his role after the Browns resigned Anthony Walker Jr and already have a stud in Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (JOK).
After taking over for the Browns draft class this team is built to win now. Selecting Edge Isaiah McGuire (Missouri) should push FA Okoronkwo for starting time immediately. Jordan Elliot RDT is not a long-term answer and the Browns took DT Karl Brooks (Bowling Green) who excelled at the Senior Bowl and should create a solid tandem next to Tomlinson. Backup LG Chandler Zavala (NC St) helps add depth behind Bitonio who is not getting any younger and is in his 30's. Nickle CB Jartavious Martin (Illinois) should get the start over Mike Ford. Martin excelled in stopping the run game and going against Baltimore twice a year is a must to help shut down Lamar Jackson. The Browns continued to add to their defense and selected Jarrick Bernard-Converse (LSU). Jarrick blew away his pro day and have been hearing his name as a late riser potentially being draft in Rounds 2 or 3. He started 47 consective games for Oklahoma State before transferring to LSU. Oklahoma State faced off with some of the best passing attacks during that time frame. The Browns already have a solid DB group with Greg Newsome II who had a 69.1 PFF grade and backup Martin Emerson Jr stepped up with a 72.5 grade with Denzel Ward struggling this year falling off with a 56.8 grade from his 76.9 grade in 2021.
Added my next draft pick that was coming up in TE Josh Whyle (Cincinnati). The Browns are lacking a solid #2 TE behind Njoku. Instead of Nick Hampton I would have tried drafting TE Jack Kuntz (Old Dominion) but getting Josh Whyle this late would be a great addition.
Thank you for allowing me to take over for the Brown. Had a fun time doing this even if it was for the other Ohio team I hear booed a lot around these parts living in southern Ohio.