2022 Cleveland Browns Mock Draft Vol. 2

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12.10.2022 @ 03.09

The Cleveland Browns are at home watching the playoffs and their path forward is pretty clear, at least in terms of how the team will operate this year both in free agency and the NFL Draft.Everything points to Baker Mayfield being the starting quarterback in 2022 unle s an opportunity the team simply cannot pa s up presents itself. Regardle s of who plays quarterback, the wide receiver position was one of the worst in the league and whether it's for Mayfield or the next quarterback of the Browns, that will be a priority.Defensive tackle is a need the Browns will have to addre s, but the cla s this year is dreadful and options are limited. Free agency will be critical in attacking that area, but other teams aren't stupid and they see the same i sue, which could drive up demand and price for capable veterans.The early declaration deadline has pa sed, so the cla s has been finalized. This draft cla s has strengths at receiver, edge, offensive tackle and safety so the Browns could find some value in those positions as they continue to build up the roster.Rankings are all over the place, which makes the draft proce s interesting, but also https://www.jerseyofnfl.com/… leads to prospects being in places that may look preposterous. For this mock, I used Pro Football Network's simulator to provide a framework. , I went ahead and added a third round compensatory pick, one of two the Browns would receive.With the Senior Bowl and Shrine Game slated to be played the first week of February, this draft features seven players slated to participate the Browns could have interest.1. Drake London, WR USCListed Measurables: 6'5" 210 lbsAge: 20 (Born July 24, 2001)Production: 88 receptions, 1,084 yards (30.2 percent), 7 TDs in 2021One of the prerequisites for any wide receiver the Browns should be their ability to defeat man coverage and London is second to none in this category. Between his size, hips and feet, he was virtually indefensible in college this past year.His production is fantastic, despite mi sing four games due to a broken ankle. His recovery from that injury is critical in him going this high.London will be knocked for deep speed and the reality is he didn't get behind too many corners. He's effective going up and winning a jump ball, so he does offer a vertical threat. It's similar to a player like Tee Higgins of the Cincinnati Bengals.On a down to down basis, he's a chain mover. He is effective at creating separation, using his body to shield defenders from the ball and plucking the ball out of the air. London did drop 8 pa ses this past season, so he's far from https://www.jerseyofnfl.com/… perfect in that area, but he also makes contested catches at a high rate.His body control and ability to set up yards after the catch is what sets him apart. Despite being such a large receiver, https://www.jerseyofnfl.com/… London is elusive, is able to slip tackles and generate yards after the catch. He's also not afraid to use his size to his advantage, using a stiff arm to overpower undersized defensive backs seeking to stop him.London can operate from anywhere in the formation. He's been utilized in the slot and is slippery, able to avoid getting jammed to find space to catch pa ses. On the perimeter, he's a matchup problem because of his size and body control.Because he's so young, it will be interesting to see how much more he can develop physically. He may be able to continue to add strength to his frame. A Marques Colston type target for a quarterback built like Drew Brees? It could be a winning formula for the Browns.2. Myjai Sanders, EDGE CincinnatiListed Measurables: 6'5" 255 lbsAge: 22 at time of NFL Draft (Born February 27th, 2000)Production: 22 solo tackles (5.3 percent), 10.5 tackles for lo s (14.3 percent), 7 sacks (23.3 percent) in 2020Myjai Sanders is a player that has slipped in most draft rankings after looked like a down year if one simply looks at his box score. After a big junior season, he returned to Cincinnati and sacrificed his own individual achievement for the betterment of the team while improving as a player, something head coach Luke Fickell is quick to mention.The Bearcats needed Sanders to help at the point of attack, limiting his ability to run the arc. He improved as a run defender, which could pay dividends in the NFL. Even though his raw production went down, his efficiency as a pa s rusher remained high, creating more pre sures than his first https://www.jerseyofnfl.com/… two seasons combined.Going back to the 2020 season where Sanders is utilized as a purer edge threat, he has length and athleticism that stand out as fits for the Browns, especially if they want to replace the role of Takkarist McKinley, who suffered a torn Achilles' at the end of the season. Sanders may not have the raw burst of McKinley, but he's explosive and has better hands. He has also flashed the ability to collapse the pocket, another valuable tool.Sanders uses his speed well, setting up opponents to overset and dive inside to create pre sure. He's not afraid to convert speed to power. His long arms enough him to slip past blocks and accelerate to the ball. Sanders has experience running stunts and doesn't hesitate when attacking the interior of the line. He's also been effective deflecting pa ses, batting 6 this past season.Slated to participate in the Senior Bowl, it's an excellent opportunity for Sanders to remind people what he's capable of coming off the edge. On a front with Myles Garrett and Jadeveon Clowney, it could equip the Browns to create pre sure against multiple pa sing attacks on a more consistent basis.3. Logan Hall, DL HoustonListed Measurables: 6'6" 275 lbsAge: 22? (Born April 22nd, 20??)Production: 24 solo tackles (5 percent), 13 tackles for lo s (13.2 percent), 6 sacks (13.9 percent) in 2020Hall played the majority of snaps on the interior with some reps lined up as a 4-tech over the tackle peppered in along the way, but he stands out as a player that can be a base end on running downs, then kicking inside to attack the quarterback. Between usage and some answers that will hopefully be answered at the Senior Bowl, he could be a wildcard in this year's draft.How heavy is he? His program weight is 275. A suming he played at or near that weight this season, it's a tweener weight, which should be added value to the Browns, https://www.jerseyofnfl.com/… but might hurt him with other teams.In the 270 to 280 range, he could operate as a base end on run downs. Heavier, he may be declaring himself a full-time defensive tackle. That comes with some risks, however, because he has a tendency to play high, exposing his chest, which could get him impaled by NFL offensive linemen. Being an every down tackle at his height would be challenging as it would require him to play with more consistent pad level.Based on his tape, he could profile in a similar role as Jadeveon Clowney or Malik Jackson. Never likely to wow anyone with his ability to bend the edge,