Simms Mock Draft: Steelers Trade to Browns

0:00On April 20th, NBC Sports analyst Chris Sims dropped a bold, mock-draft prediction ahead of the NFL draft. He seized the Pittsburgh Steelers trading back from their 21st overall pick to 24th with the vision arrivals the Cleveland Browns. In return, Pittsburgh grabs offensive tackle Spencer Fano while Cleveland snags wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. This swap lines up perfectly for both squads eyeing upgrades. Sims cooked this up just days before the three-day draft kicks off, shaking up AFC North Chatter. For the Browns, wide receiver depth is a glaring hole heading into next season. Jerry Judy flashes elite skills but battles drops and inconsistency. Cedric Tillman stays banged up and unproven, and Isaiah Bond is a total wildcard as the number three option. Pair that with a young quarterback like Shader Sanders, and they need a plug and play guy like Rising Star Cooper right away. Pittsburgh's motivation hits hard on the offensive line. Brotard Jones, their left tackle, just got tough injury news, a next setback after last year's surgery.

1:04His weak one status is shaky and he struggled since being a first-rounder. Fano ranks as a top five tackle prospect and could lock down that spot long term. Trades like this keep the draft unpredictable, especially in a loaded class. We'll see if Sims nails it when the real pick star flying.