As I said in previous blogs, Browns GM Andrew Berry will not use all eight picks the team has in the 2023 NFL draft. He might use picks to move around in this year’s draft, but more than likely he’ll use them to acquire future draft picks. Because the Browns addressed various needs in free agency, I’m of the opinion the most likely positions that will be draft are, running back, wide receiver, tight end, edge, linebacker, safety and offensive tackle. So what players should you be watching for?
Day Two (picks 74 & 98). Running backs: Duce Vaughn, Kansas State, Roschon Johnson, Texas, Tyjae Spears, Tulane.
Day three picks (111, 126, 140, 142, 190 & 229). Running backs: Zach Evans Ole Miss, Chase Brown, Illinois, Kenny McIntosh, Georgia, Keaton Mitchell, East Carolina.
Day Two. Wide Receivers: Josh Downs, North Carolina, Tyler Scott Cincinnati, Marvina Mims, Oklahoma, Nathaniel Dell, Houston.
Day Three. Wide Receivers: Jonathan Mingo, Ole Miss, Jaylen Reed, Michigan State, Trey Palmer, Nebraska, Parker Washington, Penn State.
Day Two. Tight Ends: Luke Schoonmaker, Michigan.
Day Three. Tight Ends: Zach Kuntz, Old Dominion, Camerom Lata, Alabama, Brenton Strange, Penn State.
Day Two. Edge: Derick Hall Auburn, Andre Carter, Army, Zach Harrison, Ohio State, Byron Young, Tennessee.
Day Three. Edge: YaYa Diaby, Louisville, K.J. Henry Clemson, Brenton Cox, Florida.
Day Two. Linebackers: Henry To’oto’o, Alabama, Noah Sewell, Oregon, Jack Campbell, Iowa.
Day Three. Linebackers: Nick Herbig, Wisconsin, Owen Pappoe, Auburn, Yasir Abdullah, Louisville, Cam Jones, Indiana.
Day Two. Safety: Sidney Brown, Illinois, James Robinson, Florida State, Chris Smith, Georgia.
Day Three. Safety: Brandon Joseph, Notre Dame, Ronnie Harrisson Ohio State, Jarvis Martin, Illinois.
Day Two. Offensive Tackle: Matthew Bergeron, Syracuse, Jaelyn Duncan, Maryland.
Day Three. Offensive Tackles: Nick Suldiver, Old Dominion, Ryan Hayes, Michigan, Jaxson Kirkland, Washington, Warren McClendon, Georgia.
The most likely positions for day two are wide receiver, safety and edge. The rest would be more likely on day three, with tight end and offensive tackle late on day three. Remember it’s all about the value. Stay safe and Go Browns.