Cleveland Browns 2020 NFL Draft Thread - Day Two
Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry is heading into the second day of his first NFL draft. Berry has to use rounds two and three to select impact starters on the offensive or defensive side of the ball. After addressing the offensive line in the first round with Alabama OT Jedrick Wills, the picks made tonight should be used to fill other areas of need.
The areas of need on the Cleveland Browns roster include Safety, Linebacker, Edge, Defensive Tackle, Wide Receiver, Cornerback and Interior offensive lineman. Based on the first round selections yesterday, there are still players on the board that can be impact players. Andrew Berry's first pick in the second round is number 41 overall, and currently has two picks in the third round (no. 74 and no. 97).
Looking at the 41st overall pick, the Browns are in a prime position to draft one of the top safeties on the board. There were no safeties drafted in the first round and it is likely that up to three of the top safety prospects could be on the board at no. 41. The safety prospects that should be on Andrew Berry's radar include Alabama's Xavier McKinney, LSU's Grant Delpit and Minnesota's Antoine Winfield Jr. If the Browns go another direction in the second round, some prospects available in the third round are Cal's Ashtyn Davis, Southern Illinois' Jeremy Chinn, and Lenoir-Rhyne's Kyle Dugger.
In the scenario Andrew Berry wants to address the depth along the defensive line there are plenty of options for the 41st selection. Edge players A.J. Epenesa and Yetur Gross-Matos can play the 5-technique, being power and speed rushers respectively. If the board falls where interior defensive linemen provide the best value, then TCU's Ross Blacklock, Auburn's Marlon Davidson and Texas A&M's Justin Madubuike can provide depth at the 3-technique and offer interior pass rush.
There are multiple scenarios in play for Andrew Berry and staff. Berry can also add more picks this year or next draft by trading down from number 41 overall depending on how their draft board lines up. Addressing areas of need while adding more draft capital would be an ideal situation for day two of the 2020 NFL draft.
Stay tuned for live reactions throughout rounds two and three. Join the conversation by leaving your thoughts in the comment section below.
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7:00pm: The Cincinnati Bengals are officially back on the clock...
7:14pm: The Bengals need help in the trenches. This could be an offensive tackle of defensive tackle if they don't trade down.
7:17pm: Tee Higgins doesn't have to wait anymore to hear his name called. He joins A.J. Green, Tyler Boyd and John Ross to give Joe Burrow another weapon.
7:18pm: Indy couldn't wait for their first pick of the draft. Lol.
7:20pm: Michael Pittman heads to Indianapolis and continues the run of wide receiver. The class is deep and franchises aren't missing out on their opportunity to draft one.
7:23pm: The top of the second round is moving along much faster than yesterday. I think front office staff are more comfortable with the virtual draft setups.
7:26pm: The Detroit Lions stop D'Andre Bakers fall. He was mocked in the first round a lot. He will offer a lot of scrimmage yard production for the Lions offensive and weak running back group
7:29pm: Dave Gettleman's pick is in and let's see if he takes another player that Browns fans expect Andrew Berry to draft.
7:32pm: Gettleman takes arguably the best safety of the draft off the board. Sigh.
7:35pm: The Patriots just took my favorite safety prospect for the Browns. *insert crying emoji
7:37pm: Andrew Berry is still setup to take Antoine Winfield, Grant Delpit or Jeremy Chinn. Great safeties are still on the board. Also, Carolina grabs a top notch pass rusher off the board.
7:43pm: This could be an ideal situation to trade back three or four spots and get more picks.
7:44pm: The Dolphins had an awful offensive line and the more lineman they draft the better. Help protect Tua and see what you have with Josh Rosen.
7:45pm: The Browns traded back from 41 based on the ESPN tracker!
7:48pm: Berry trades no. 41 overall and moves back to no. 44 overall and adds a fifth round pick (no. 160). He can now package picks to move back into the fourth round. More moves likely to come today and tomorrow. BERRY WHEELING AND DEALING!
7:49pm: Ross Blacklock is a solid pick for Bill O'Brien. Colts traded up for RB Jonathan Taylor and I like the decision to get ahead of Jacksonville.
7:54pm: I'm still kinda hurt that the patriots drafted Kyle Dugger. He could've been a steal in the third round. Yet there are still plentiful options for Berry at 44 overall.
7:56pm: Laviska Shenault is heading to Duval. Another wide receiver off the board and a replacement for the recently released Marquise Lee.
7:57pm: The Bears pick came in quickly. Highly likely its TE Cole Kmet. Make or break year for Mentor native Mitch Tribusky.
8:03pm: The Bears have ten tight ends on their roster. Is that allowed..?
8:07pm: The best defensive back in college is headed to Cleveland with LSU Grant Delpit. Pete got his guy!
8:09pm: The Buccaneers draft Winfield Jr. The Giants, Browns and Bucs all went offensive tackle and safety in their first two picks.
8:12pm: The Broncos double dipping at wide receiver in back-to-back picks. They really wanted some running mates for Courtland Sutton. Sheesh!
8:16pm: According to Pro Football Focus, Grant Delpit led all draft eligible safeties in run stops in with 42 career stops.
8:23pm: Defensive line are going to start flying off the board. Marlon Davidson to Atlanta and Jarell Taylor to Seattle should start the trend.
8:27pm: The Steelers (eww) take WR/TE Chase Claypool. A big bodied target that could give the Browns secondary problems.
8:31pm: Jaylon Johnson is a talented corner. Great value for the Bears.
8:38pm: Another Alabama player and SEC player comes off the board as Trevon Diggs heads to the Big D.
8:39pm: The Rams find their Todd Gurley heir in FSU's Cam Akers!
8:43pm: WOW! Jalen Hurts to Philly. CRAZY!
8:47pm: JK Dobbins should be off the board soon.
8:48pm: A.J. Epenesa to Buffalo. The Bills defense is stacked especially the front seven. It's their division to lose.
8:53pm: JK Dobbins to the Ravens made too much sense. They can transition smoothly from Mark Ingram and have a 3rd down back in Justice Hill from last draft. Browns need to improve their rush defense especially with the Steelers needing RB help.
8:57pm: So far in the draft the Ravens have improved their run defense in the first and got another powerful running back to pound the rock. More reasons they are the team to beat in the AFC North.
8:58pm: The Dolphins are building their team correctly. You grab your QB and improve in the trenches. Best draft in the league so far.
9:05pm: Van Jefferson heading to the Rams has to replace Brandin Cooks. Another WR off the board with expectations to produce NOW.
9:07pm: Ezra Cleveland finally gets drafted and to the Vikings. Cleveland will use his athleticism in that outside zone blocking scheme.
9:14 pm: Roger Godell please stop the virtual boo'ing. It is so weird. Also Denzel Mims to the Jets makes it the most WRs off the board in two round since 2014.
9:18pm: The Patriots get another Michigan linebacker after getting Winovich last year. Josh Uche was mocked to them often.
9:31pm: Andrew Berry is likely to go linebacker at #74. Jordyn Brooks, Willie Gay Jr are off the board. If they prioritize versatility Zack Baun or Jeremy Chinn could be the pick.
9:35pm: Willie Gay Jr and Jeremy Chinn are both off the board. That's tough for the Browns needing to improve their second level.
9:38pm: If Malik Harrison comes off the board soon, I could see a WR being the Browns next draft selection. Bryan Edwards could be a solid choice.
9:43pm: The Bengals taking Logan Wilson stinks for the Browns. He was an ideal fit at MIKE.
9:44pm: Wide Receivers have been FLYING off the board. Antonio Gibson to the Skins.
9:52pm: Ashtyn Davis is going to be flying all over the field for New York.
10:02pm: Madubuike to Baltimore is a 3-tech who will collapse the pocket. Good thing the Browns have Tretter and Bitonio.
10:13pm: The Browns trade out of #74 and pass on Zack Baun. In the process Berry gets another third round pick in 2021 and moves down to 88.
10:15pm: Andrew Berry trading down as the board slides against the team and gets future draft capital is outstanding. Still having two third round picks, he can still find some talented players.
10:21pm: The Browns need a hard hitting MIKE linebacker and you can find a two down linebacker at a better value with no. 88 overall.
10:32pm: Berry has the board falls his way through his first two picks. Now this moment will evaluate his ability to build a draft board. If they don't get a solid LB then the trade down could be a loss.
10:39pm: Bryan Edwards is off the board to the Raiders and I believed him to be a great value at no. 88 for wide receiver depth.
10:48pm: Not sure of their interest but Terrell Lewis is an edge rusher off the board for Berry.
10:56pm: Are you serious? Godell has screen that says "boo meter". JUST STOP IT!
11:06pm: Jordan Elliot is an interior rusher with intangibles but limited production. Boom or bust prospect at defensive tackle. At least they get some depth at 3-technique.
11:10pm: Elliot was ranked 23rd on PFF's big board! The Browns are only team with three players in the top-25 of PFF's big board. Analytics showing true in Berry's first draft.
11:14pm: The next selection at 97 should be either a linebacker or tight end. Two prospects for each position are Malik Harrison and Adam Trautman.
11:18pm: Per PFF, Jordan Elliot is the only Power-5 interior defender with 90.0+ run-defense and pass-rush grades. Great value pick for Berry!
11:36pm: Another LSU Tiger on the Browns defense and they get a tackling machine at MIKE linebacker in Jacob Phillips.
11:38pm: Jacob Phillips is another value pick for the Browns. Andrew Berry filled all the major areas on need in the first two day of the draft. He improved the offensive line with Wills yesterday. Today he built up his draft capital and still added a versatile safety in Grant Delpit and an interior pass rusher with Jordan Elliot. Great draft thus far for Berry. The Browns are building upon a strong offseason two days into the NFL draft.
