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2015 NFL Draft: Cleveland Browns Seven-Round Mock 1.0

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2015 NFL Draft: Cleveland Browns Seven-Round Mock 1.0

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The Cleveland Browns ended what looked to be a promising 2014 season with a 7-9 record after keeping pace in the competitive AFC North. Cleveland will once again turn to the draft in head coach Mike Pettine's second year at the helm. The Browns are one of the most difficult teams to predict in a mock draft and with so many picks in 2015, the possibility of a trade seems like a strong possibility. Here's a look as if the Browns stay in position.

Andrus Peat, OT Stanford (Round One)

Andrus Peat
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Andrus Peat, OT Stanford (Round One)

Andrus Peat
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Stanford OT Andrus Peat could be a great first choice. As one of the top overall players in the draft, Peat is 6-foot-7, 312 pounds, and is a versatile blocker for his size. Peat’s quick on his feet and was a strong run blocker in college. His ability to run block will allow him to play on the right side, opposite Pro Bowl tackle Joe Thomas. Thomas still has plenty of good years left, but Peat can transition to the left side when Thomas retires.

Shane Ray, LB/DE Missouri (Round One)

Shane Ray
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Shane Ray, LB/DE Missouri (Round One)

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Cleveland’s top pass rusher Jabaal Sheard may possibly be lost to free agency, leaving Barkevious Mingo and Paul Kruger as the Browns’ top options in the 3-4. Missouri DE/LB Shane Ray is an athletic defender who ran a 4.4 in the forty-yard dash. Although he still has room to improve in run defense, his pass rushing skills are what ranks him near the top of the draft. At 6-foot-3, 245 pounds, his athletic ability fits nicely in Cleveland.

Devin Smith, WR Ohio State (Round Two)

Devin Smith
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Devin Smith, WR Ohio State (Round Two)

Devin Smith
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After failing to select a wide receiver in 2014, the Cleveland Browns make sure to nab college football's top deep-threat in Ohio State's Devin Smith. Whether Smith will complement Josh Gordon or eventually become the team's No. 1, his big-play ability will pose a threat for opposing defenses. The Browns failed to select a WR in what is thought to be the top WR draft class in 2014 and select the homegrown Smith in the second round.

Gabe Wright, DT Auburn (Round Three)

Gabe Wright
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Gabe Wright, DT Auburn (Round Three)

Gabe Wright
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In Mike Pettine's 3-4 defense, having someone plug the middle along the defensive line is a huge necessity. The Browns could lose Ahtyba Rubin to free agency and may need a quick fill. Wright could be the Browns' answer in a DT class that is as strong as any other position in the draft. At 6-foot-3 and nearing 300 pounds, Wright's size and quickness could be just what Cleveland needs from a man in the middle.

Jeff Heuerman, TE Ohio State (Round Four)

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Jeff Heuerman, TE Ohio State (Round Four)

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Having satisfied some of their most glaring needs, the Browns turn to a position in which there are concerns about their current starter's health. Jordan Cameron was a Pro Bowl player in 2013, but injury issues kept him off the field for much of the 2014 season. Heuerman was under-utilized in Ohio State's run-heavy offense, but is a strong option as a receiver and has a history of being an extension of the offensive line during running plays.

Tony Washington, LB/DE Oregon (Round Four)

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Tony Washington, LB/DE Oregon (Round Four)

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Not solely relying on Shane Ray in the first round, Cleveland looks once again at a hybrid LB/DE for its 3-4 defense. Washington made a name for himself during the 2014 season, and more specifically in the college football playoff. Like Ray, Washington needs to work on his run defense, but his ability to get in the backfield and drop back into coverage has him slotted in the mid rounds of the 2015 draft.

Shaquille Mason, OG Georgia Tech (Round Five)

Shaquille Mason
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Shaquille Mason, OG Georgia Tech (Round Five)

Shaquille Mason
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If the Browns are in the market for an OG with a strong history of run blocking, then Georgia Tech's Shaquille Mason would be the guy. GT's option offense gives Mason plenty of run-blocking experience for a Browns team that struggled to run the ball after an injury to center Alex Mack. Cleveland's lack of depth along the offensive line proved to be crucial to the team's lack of success toward the end of the 2014 season.

Damian Swann, CB Georgia (Round Six)

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Damian Swann, CB Georgia (Round Six)

Damian Swann
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The Browns' first pick in the sixth round is used on cornerback Damian Swann, who saw limited action in 2014 due to his breakout performance in 2013 in which he forced eight turnovers. Although he wasn't heavily tested and the Browns used their first pick in 2014 on CB Justin Gilbert, Swann's ability earns him a look in Cleveland.

Kenny Bell, WR Nebraska (Round Six)

Kenny Bell
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Kenny Bell, WR Nebraska (Round Six)

Kenny Bell
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Unlike Cleveland's earlier WR pick, Kenny Bell is more of a possession receiver. He doesn't possess blazing speed or overwhelming size, but should be seen as a reliable option in the passing game. On running downs, Bell will be an asset on the outside. For a team lacking viable options at WR, Bell could turn out to be a nice selection in the late rounds.

Jermauria Rasco, DE LSU (Round Seven)

Jermauria Rasco
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Jermauria Rasco, DE LSU (Round Seven)

Jermauria Rasco
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Although Rasco isn't seen as a dynamic pass rusher, he is a balanced defensive end in that he can adequately rush the quarterback and also shed blocks during rushing plays. Rasco competed with a strong group of teammates along the LSU defensive line, but put up solid numbers against SEC competition. Cleveland's defensive line rotation could use a run-stopping DE to provide a change of pace.

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