NFL mock draft picks 1-11 to kick off the new year!
By Brian Miller
Cleveland Browns – CB – Denzel Ward
Ward has emerged as the top contending corner back in this years draft class and has surpassed Minkah Fitzpatrick although the two are really neck and neck. Cleveland opted to go QB in this mock draft but they very easily could go Barkley at number one as well. If they do this pick is a quarterback.
Ward has the ability to cover all type of receivers and is a very hard-hitting corner who can also double as a safety if needed. Cleveland has to get better on defense and they are close after spending high draft picks on defensive players.
The Browns traded for Jarvis Landry, signed Carlos Hyde, and added stop-gap quarterback Tyrod Taylor so defense is very likely with this pick. With DE Bradley Chubb still on the board, this could be an opportunity to bookend their defensive line as well.