{"id":64695,"date":"2019-04-29T06:18:53","date_gmt":"2019-04-29T10:18:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lwosonnfl.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/?p=64695"},"modified":"2021-03-11T21:55:34","modified_gmt":"2021-03-12T02:55:34","slug":"cleveland-browns-2019-nfl-draft-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2019\/04\/29\/cleveland-browns-2019-nfl-draft-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Cleveland Browns 2019 NFL Draft Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"td-outer-wrap\">\n<div class=\"td-main-content-wrap\">\n<div class=\"td-container td-post-template-default \">\n<div class=\"td-pb-row\">\n<div class=\"td-pb-span8 td-main-content\" role=\"main\">\n<div class=\"td-ss-main-content\">\n<article id=\"post-43100\" class=\"post-43100 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-editorials category-dolphins category-nfl-draft tag-cornell-armstrong tag-durham-smythe tag-football tag-jerome-baker tag-miami-dolphins tag-mike-gesicki tag-minkah-fitzpatrick tag-nfl\">\n<div class=\"td-post-content\">\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams\/dolphins\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cleveland Browns<\/a> 2019 NFL Draft class has officially been decided, as general manager <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/D\/DorsJo20.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">John Dorsey<\/a>\u00a0<\/b>looked to add some talent to take the squad to the next level. Thanks to one trade, the Browns managed to select eight players in the draft\u2019s seven rounds. In all, they obtained the following players:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Second round, 46<sup>th<\/sup> overall: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/2019\/03\/15\/greedy-williams-2019-nfl-draft-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Greedy Williams<\/strong><\/a>, cornerback, Louisiana State<\/li>\n<li>Third round, 80<sup>th<\/sup> overall: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfl.com\/prospects\/sione-takitaki?id=32195441-4b11-1241-9b68-3c89f1b8a042\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sione Takitaki<\/a><\/strong>, Linebacker, Brigham Young<\/li>\n<li>Fourth round, 119<sup>th<\/sup> overall: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/2019\/04\/04\/sheldrick-redwine-2019-nfl-draft-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sheldrick Redwine<\/a><\/strong>, safety, Miami<\/li>\n<li>Fifth round, 155<sup>th<\/sup> overall: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/2019\/04\/14\/mack-wilson-2019-nfl-draft-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mack Wilson<\/a><\/strong>, linebacker, Alabama<\/li>\n<li>Fifth round, 170<sup>th<\/sup> overall: <strong>Austin Seibert<\/strong>, kicker, Oklahoma<\/li>\n<li>Sixth round, 189<sup>th<\/sup> overall: <strong>Drew Forbes<\/strong>, guard, South East Missouri<\/li>\n<li>Seventh round, 221<sup>th<\/sup>overall: <strong>Donnie Louis Jr<\/strong>.,\u00a0cornerback, Tulane<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Clevland Browns 20<\/strong><strong>18 NFL Draft Grade: 8\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<h1><strong>Cleveland Browns 2019 NFL Draft Review<\/strong><\/h1>\n<h3>The Best Player: Greedy Williams<\/h3>\n<p>Cleveland fans should be thanking their lucky stars that Williams fell into their lap. The 2019 draft had several high-caliber cornerbacks, yet only one was drafted on the first night. Williams was arguably the best cornerback in the entire draft, and easily a top-10 talent. Williams was expected to be off the board, but when he was still available, the Browns greedily snatched him up.<\/p>\n<p>The Alabama product is one of the few players who can truly do everything he\u2019s asked to do. There\u2019s no notable weak spot in his game, and he has the versatility to play all over the field. It\u2019s anyone\u2019s guess how defensive coordinator <strong>Steve Wilks<\/strong> will use his new toy.<\/p>\n<p>One thing we can be almost certain of? Williams lining up opposite <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/W\/WardDe02.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Denzel Ward<\/a> <\/strong>will mean Cleveland has a seriously stacked secondary. Quite frankly, Williams\u2019 presence makes the whole defense better.<\/p>\n<h3>The Head-Scratcher: Sione Takitaki<\/h3>\n<p>After the initial excitement over Williams, Browns fans were left puzzled as to why BYU linebacker Sione Takitaki was picked up. He racked up 119 tackles last season for the Cougars, but many are in doubt that he will be able to repeat that performance.<\/p>\n<p>Head coach Freddie Kitchens assured everyone that Takitaki doesn\u2019t miss tackles and is relentless. It seems the Browns built their draft board and stuck with it despite the questions from outsiders. They have a vision for their defense and clearly, this linebacker fits their vision, or they wouldn\u2019t have invested in him.<\/p>\n<h3>The Surprise: Austin Seibert<\/h3>\n<p>It may be odd to call a fifth-round pick a surprise, but the Seibert pick was an interesting choice nonetheless. The Browns utilized this pick that was acquired from the New England Patriots in exchange for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/G\/GordJo02.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Josh Gordon<\/a><\/strong> last fall. And we should applaud this pick.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s no secret Cleveland had below-average kickers last season. NFL games come down to the wire and having a kicker who can reliably put three points on the board is more important than ever before. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/2019\/01\/29\/john-dorsey-is-the-key-to-cleveland-browns-success\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dorsey treated this position<\/a> with the same importance that it carries on game day. The Browns knew who they wanted and they got him at that moment, rather than plucking one from a pile of leftovers.<\/p>\n<h3>The Steal: Mack Wilson<\/h3>\n<p>Mack Wilson will likely be a middle linebacker, for which <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/S\/SchoJo00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Joe Schobert<\/a><\/strong> is penciled in as a starter. He didn\u2019t improve much between his sophomore and junior seasons.<\/p>\n<p>However, it\u2019s impossible not to notice his athleticism. He was once a five-star college recruit. He\u2019s been profiled as an every-down linebacker with capabilities of going sideline-to-sideline. He\u2019s good in coverage and can defend against the run.<\/p>\n<p>Some analysts compare him to <strong>C.J. Mosely<\/strong> of the New York Jets. If he lives up to this comparison, the Browns will have gotten a steal in this draft.<\/p>\n<h3>Most Likely to Turn Heads During Training Camp: Drew Forbes<\/h3>\n<p>The Browns waited until the sixth round to select an offensive lineman, and Drew Forbes will be a project. He missed out on a Combine invite but showed promise at two pro days. Analyst Lance Zierlein observed that Forbes attacks with grit and strain at the point of attack, and that his lower body is loose and athletic. He\u2019s a determined blocker and has enough athletic ability to transition into a backup zone scheme guard.<\/p>\n<h3>The Others<\/h3>\n<p>Sheldrick Redwine has been touted as the Browns safest pick, and there\u2019s nothing wrong with that. Dorsey wants a team of young and hungry players and Redwine is no exception. The safety is one of 11 players from the Sunshine state to be acquired by the Browns.<\/p>\n<p>Cornerback Donnie Lewis Jr. was a four-year starter at Tulane. 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