Browns Draft: Strengthening Line & Receivers

0:00On April 24th, the Cleveland Browns kicked off the NFL Draft strong by trading down from the sixth spot to the ninth with the Kansas City Chiefs. Snagging extra third and fifth round picks in the deal. They still grabbed Utah offensive tackle Spencer Fano, the first lineman off the board, locking in protection for their quarterback right away. Moving further, the Browns nailed their board red at pick 24, selecting Texas A&M wide receiver KC Concepcion, whose style echoes. Baltimore's Zay flowers and fits perfectly in Todd Monkins' offense. They passed on trading again, since both top wide outs they hosted were still available. Fans and analysts are buzzing about how this addresses Cleveland's biggest holes on the line and at receiver, putting the team ahead of schedule after. A solid pre-draft plan, no more glaring weaknesses staring them down heading into day two. Now with picks at 39 in the second round and 70 and 74 early in the third, the Browns could target a safety like Toledo's.

1:02Emanuel McNeil warned, to bolster the secondary and edge rushers such as Oklahoma's R. Mason Thomas for pass rush theft behind Miles Garrett and Ohio. States maxed Claire at tied in for blocking and versatility. This momentum has the Browns primed to build a contender, stacking talent without reaching and keeping their roster flexible for the long haul.