Cleveland Browns' 2011 Mock Draft: Pre-Combine Edition

With the NFL Combine coming up its time guess who the Cleveland Browns will take in the upcoming draft.

First Round Pick

Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU

Peterson is the most pro-ready player in this draft and has Charles Woodson potential. Cleveland taking Peterson would make the Browns' secondary one of the best in league with him alongside Joe Haden and Sheldon Brown moving over to safety with T.J. Ward. Peterson has the size of a safety and the speed of a gazelle so there is no questioning his ability.

Second Round Pick

Jonathan Baldwin, WR, Pittsburgh

Baldwin possesses great size for a WR at 6'5" 225lbs, and has the big play ability downfield that Cleveland needs. He didn't put up huge numbers at Pitt this year because of quarterback issues. Baldwin is not great at separation but he always finds a way to get the ball no matter how covered he is. He could fit in well with Colt McCoy and the Browns.

Third Round Pick

Christian Ballard, DT, Iowa

Though he was overshadowed by teammate Adrian Clayborn at Iowa, Ballard has great potential at DT in the 4-3 defense in the NFL. He possesses a huge motor and burst to get to the quarterback. Ballard is aggressive and a hard worker and is the type of football player you want on your team. With Cleveland needing help at DT with the release of Shaun Rogers this would be perfect pick in the third round.

Fourth Round Pick

Greg Romeus, DE, Pittsburgh

Romeus has a good build for the DE position at 6'5" 265 lbs., so he won't have to move to linebacker. A leader of the defense at Pitt, Romeus knows how to handle himself with class and maturity. He would be good pick in the fourth round for Cleveland, a team that needs help in the pass rush for Marcus Benard and Matt Roth. 

Fifth Round Pick

Jah Reid, OT, Central Florida

Reid started 27 games in his career at RT at UCF. He possesses huge size for the position at 6'7", 325 and never missed any time in his college career. Reid has very long arms and gets set quickly in pass protection and run blocking. He has good value as a starter down the road at RT for the Browns or could be a very serviceable backup.

1st Sixth Round Pick

Noel Devine, RB, West Virginia

Cleveland needs help at running back depth and Noel Devine can be that and be a back-up KR. Devine might not have the size of an NFL running back but has the speed to be one of those players to catch screen passes, play slot, run the ball and so on. Not saying it is a steal in sixth round but he can be a Dexter McCluster-type player.

2nd Sixth Round Pick

Jermale Hines, S, Ohio State

Hines possesses average size for a safety and plays like a linebacker. He played a lot at Ohio State and brings energy and big hits to the secondary. He has great backup potential in NFL and would be good pick up late for the Cleveland Browns