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Cleveland Browns 2020 NFL Draft review

Field Level Media

April 26, 2020 at 4:15 am.

1 (10). Jedrick Wills, OT
6-4, 312, Alabama
2 (44). Grant Delpit, S
6-3, 213, LSU
3 (88). Jordan Elliott, DT
6-4, 302, Missouri
3 (97). Jacob Phillips, LB
6-3, 229, LSU
4 (115). Harrison Bryant, TE
6-5, 243, Florida Atlantic
5 (160). Nick Harris, C
6-1, 302, Washington
5 (187). Donovan Peoples-Jones, WR
6-2, 212, Michigan

Grade: B-

The Browns addressed their top two needs with excellent value in Wills and Delpit, then bet on upside with a number of prospects. Bryant was a great get in the fourth round, and Harris has drawn comparisons to Jason Kelce. Phillips felt like a reach given his susceptibility in coverage, and Elliott and Peoples-Jones reportedly have maturity concerns, but this is a very talented class for first-year GM Andrew Berry.

Best pick
Many people labeled Wills the best offensive lineman in the draft, a great value at No. 10. While the transition from right to left tackle isn’t always smooth, Wills has a terrific O-line coach (Bill Callahan) and a future Hall of Famer (Joe Thomas) to help him along the way.

Upside pick
Delpit or Elliott could have qualified here, but Peoples-Jones is one of the best athletes in the entire draft. Plenty fast (4.48-second 40-yard dash), he also led all players in the vertical (44 1/2 inches) and broad (139 inches) jumps at the combine. If the ability ever translates to production, look out.

–By David DeChant, Field Level Media

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