Cleveland Browns Mock Draft: Two Weeks Out Sees Some Change

In preparing this mock draft, it would be good to review the offseason transactions to date.

By Trade: QB Seneca Wallace, CB Sheldon Brown, LB Chris Gocong

By Free Agent Acquisition: QB Jake Delhomme, QB Tyler Palko, TE Ben Watson, C Eric Ghiaciuc, OT Tony Pashos, ILB Scott Fujita

With less than two weeks to go, continued trades and player movement have altered the draft landscape somewhat. 

The latest, the trade of Santonio Holmes from Pittsburgh to the New York Jets, has the Steelers looking for a wide receiver, likely in the third round.

Round One, Pick 7:  S Eric Berry, Tennessee

There is no doubt that this is the primary target if he remains on the board.  A trade down the board looks more likely if a partner can be found (Philadelphia). 

Other targets include ILB Rolando McClain, FS Taylor Mays, DE Jason Pierre-Paul and CB's Earl Thomas and Joe Haden.  

Round Two, Pick 38 QB: Colt McCoy, Texas

McCoy has all the tangibles except size.  The Drew Brees comparison wins out and Cleveland has their QB of the future. 

Round Three, Pick 71 : RB Montario Hardesty, Tennessee

Hard runner with speed and size at 225 lbs and 4.47 40 time.  Breaks tackles and good hands out of the backfield.  Also voted team captain twice.  Called the ultimate teammate.  Ben Tate, Auburn would also be a great choice if he is still on the board.

Round Three, Pick 85: WR Eric Decker, Minnesota

Great hands and explosive release allows him quick separation and adding precise routes make Decker a good choice for the West Coast system.  All appears well with the removal of screws from his foot. 

Round Three, Pick 92  SS Darrell Stuckey, Kansas

Stuckey is an explosive tackler with good size and speed. His only real weakness is in man coverage.

Round Five, Pick 130 DE: George Johnson, Rutgers

Originally had Georgia's Jeff Owens but swapped for Rutgers DE George Johnson.  Has 6'5" frame but needs to bulk up.

Round Five, Pick 146 OG: Marshall Newhouse, TCU

Combine performance has him moving up the boards. He has great size at 6'4" and 318 pounds and a good first step in run blocking.

He needs to work on pulling and trapping, and his pass blocking needs more consistent slide step to seal off edge rushes.

Round Five, Pick 160 WR: Jeremy Williams, Tulane

Strong hands, quick feet and crisp routes make Williams a good possession receiver.  Needs better yards after catch but has good stiff arm and strength to shed initial tackles. 

Round Six, Pick 177 CB Nolan Carroll, Maryland

Size and speed have Carroll moving up the charts.  Adds depth to the secondary.

Round Six, Pick 186  DT Corey Peters, Kentucky

Big lineman at 6'3" 300 lbs.  Moving up the draft charts.  Can he learn enough from Shaun Rogers to be heir apparent any time soon?