NFL Draft: Browns' QB Search Continues

0:00On April 7th, this year's NFL Draft Class is stacked on defense with edge rushers like Arville Reese, David Bailey, and Ruben Bain Jr. ready to. Recofense is right away. Linebackers Lib D2, led by Ohio State star Sunny Styles. But quarterbacks, they're coming up short for the second year running, leaving teams like the Browns in a tough spot. Last season brought a loaded running back group, headlined by Ashton Jonti, plus guys like O'Marion Hampton and Quincyn Judkins. The year before that, tight ends and interior defensive lineman stood out. Now defense dominates the conversation again, while the signal-collar spot stays barren. For Cleveland, finding steady quarterback play has been aggrined. The Sean Watson's shown as a pro-buller six seasons back, but just tore his Achilles. Shedore Sanders flashed potential last year, without locking down the starter roll, and Dilling Gabriel shied away from deep throws, making things. Predictable. The top quarterback prospects this time include Fernando Mendoza, who could develop into

1:02a starter, and maybe Alabama's Ty Simpson. Names like LSU's Garrett Newsmeyer, Penn State's Drew Allor, and Clemson's Cade Clubnick saw their stock plummet after rough senior seasons. Others, such as Oregon's Dante Moore and Texas's Archmaning, opted to return to school. Instead of forcing a risky early pick on April 23, the Brown should beef up the offensive line and add weapons outside. That sets up any future rookie quarterback for success, buying time to see if the current crew pans out or pivots strong next draft.