Our Final Mock Draft as draft week approaches
- Niko Petrovic
- Apr 19
- 4 min read
First off, we want to thank all of our writers and supporters. We have had a great first few months in the game, and we look forward to keeping this content rolling as we get more established! This mock was done by Niko and Cooper
With all that in mind, both of us carefully considered the Browns' needs at each position in this mock draft, and all these picks are players who we both believe can offer the best opportunity for the Browns to succeed next season!
No. 2 Overall | Travis Hunter, WR/CB | University of Colorado
You can't get anyone better than Travis Hunter in this draft, in my opinion. He is the best player, hands down, in this draft, potentially on both sides of the ball. We love his ability to separate, and if he really hones in on his skills offensively, there's no doubt in my mind he will be one of the best wide receivers in the NFL. Defensively, we think he can be a nice piece to have in certain situations, but his value to the offense can be a major, major impact!
No. 33 Overall | Jalen Milroe, QB | University of Alabama
Personally, we both are fans of Jalen Milroe. His athletic ability combined with his deep ball ability is what we need in Cleveland. With the right coaching, he can become a really, really good quarterback in the NFL. With a year sitting behind two veterans like Kenny Pickett and Joe Flacco, it should give Milroe a lot of time to learn and understand how to play the game at an extremely high level when it's his time to play.
No. 67 Overall | Kaleb Johnson, RB | University of Iowa
The more I watch Kaleb Johnson, the more he turns out to be my favorite back for the Browns in this draft class. I love his ability to run the wide zone, something Iowa does extremely well under Head Coach Kirk Ferentz. Last season, Johnson accumulated over 1,500 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns on the ground, which is pretty incredible for a collegiate running back. I think if you re-sign Nick Chubb and draft Kaleb Johnson, you can be back to leading the league in yards per carry quickly. The Browns have reportedly had interest in Kaleb Johnson as well.
No. 94 Overall | Josaiah Stewart, DE | University of Michigan
This was a tough decision for us at 94 between Stewart and Shemar Turner from Texas A&M. In my opinion (Niko), I find Stewart to be a much better overall pass rusher and someone who can really develop into a nice piece across from Myles Garrett potentially. Stewart does not have the sheer size of Turner, which I do think will cause him some problems in the NFL, but I still like his upside to be a really nice rotational piece on the defensive line. Stewart finished last season with 8.5 sacks and 2 forced fumbles.
No. 104 Overall | Chris Paul Jr., LB | University of Mississippi
Paul would fill a dire need for the Browns in the linebacker room. With Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah's status still unknown, it is vital that the Browns address the linebacker position at some point in this draft, and we think Chris Paul can fill that need. Coming off his best collegiate season, earning second-team All-SEC honors and being named a USA Today first-team All-American in 2023, Paul has a lot to look forward to in the NFL. Paul finished last season with 3.5 sacks and 5 passes defended, and he could be a nice piece for the Browns' defense!
No. 179 Overall | Hollin Pierce, OT | Rutgers University
Hollin Pierce is a mountain of a man, standing at 6'8" and 324 pounds out of Rutgers. One thing I like about Pierce is his footwork in pass protection. Oftentimes, guys of his stature are inconsistent with their feet, but not Pierce. One concern I have with Pierce is his ability to go up against quicker edge rushers; he tends to turn his hips often, which can make him susceptible to an inside counter. Overall, we really like his upside, and for the pick value, you'd be getting a great talent!
No. 200 Overall | Luke Lachey, TE | University of Iowa
Lachey is an Ohio guy who has had a great career at Iowa. One thing I really like about him is his ability to play through the catch and use his 6'6" frame to make nice grabs all over the field. In my last mock draft, which had the Browns taking Lachey at pick number 216, I think at this pick, you cannot get a more well-rounded guy than Luke Lachey. He is a guy who can back up David Njoku day one and help keep the Iowa tight end factory in business.
No. 216 Overall | Jake Majors, C/G | University of Texas
At pick no. 216, we decided to take Jake Majors. With the injury concern of 2023 6th round pick Luke Wypler and this likely being starting center Ethan Pocic's last season, it is vital the Browns address this position somewhere in the draft, and Majors brings you exactly what you'd want! This guy is an outstanding pass protector who could use a bit of overall improvement in the run game, but he stands out when he is protecting the quarterback. In my opinion, this guy can be a starter on an NFL line within 2-3 years, regardless of where he is picked.
No. 255 Overall | Ja'Quinden Jackson, RB | University of Arkansas
One thing that stands out to me about Jackson is his ability to catch the ball out of the backfield. I really like what he could bring to an NFL offense not only in the passing game but as a runner as well, having 790 yards and 15 touchdowns last season! While it would be an uphill climb for him to make the 53-man roster, he would have a great opportunity to shine in an offense led by Kevin Stefanski & Tommy Rees.
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