Browns Draft: Smart Moves, Top Picks

0:00On April 24th, the Cleveland Browns played its smart in the first round, trading down from the 6th spot with the Kansas City Chiefs for extra 3rd, and 5th round picks. They slid to 9th overall and snag Utah tackle Spencer Fano, the top offensive lineman off the board, beefing up their line right away. Then at 24th overall, they grabbed Texas A&M wide receiver KC Concepts' own, whose quickness and route running echo Baltimore's day flowers. This fits perfectly into head coach Todd Munkin's scheme, especially after hosting him and another receiver pre-draft. Fans and analysts are buzzing about how the Browns nailed their biggest needs on offense without reaching. Now heading into day 2 with picks at 39, 70, and 74, they're loaded with ammo and momentum from that strong Thursday start. Looking ahead, an ideal day 2 could see them take Toledo's safety, a manual McNeill Warren at 39 to shore up the secondary, especially with. Some key players in contract years.

1:00Then Oklahoma edge rusher R. Mason Thomas at 70 for pass rush depth behind Miles Garrett and Ohio State tight end, Max Claire at 74-2. Add blocking and versatility in two tight end sets. The Browns are wheeling and dealing like pros, setting up a defense boost that could turn this draft into a home run before the weekends out.