2011 NFL Mock Draft Sees Cleveland Browns Grab Top Talent Patrick Peterson, Bolster Secondary
The Cleveland Browns come into this draft in better shape than they were last season. Sure, they still need playmaking wideout, and the defense could use a few playmakers of its own, but they're not as bad as people think.
With plenty of options to bolster both sides of the ball here, I think the Browns go for the best available player, who is without a doubt LSU cornerback Patrick Peterson.
People are calling the defensive back the best secondary prospect in a generation, and given what he's shown us on the field, I'm inclined to believe it.
With his size, he can't be bullied by bigger wideouts, while his excellent speed means he won't be burned by speedy receivers. He's one of the best cover corners in recent memory, with the kind of hands to be a real ball-hawk.
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But, that's not all Peterson is capable of. He's a fantastic kick returner, to boot, capable of delivering sensational runbacks like few other players can.
Granted, the Browns have a kick returner in Josh Cribbs, and they have a promising young corner in Joe Haden, but why not turn your secondary into one of the most formidable young units in the NFL by taking the best corner prospect in the draft? It fills a need, and gives them depth and talent few can match.
Wideout Julio Jones, defensive lineman Nick Fairley, and defensive end Robert Quinn could all come off the board here as well, but I think Peterson's talent is just too good to pass up at this point. If you're the Browns, he represents a major steal this late in the draft.
| 1. Carolina Panthers: Cam Newton 2. Denver Broncos: Marcell Dareus 3. Buffalo Bills: Von Miller 4. Cincinnati Bengals: A.J. Green | 17. New England Patriots: J.J. Watt 18. San Diego Chargers: Muhammad Wilkerson 19. New York Giants: Mike Pouncey 20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Aldon Smith |
| 5. Arizona Cardinals: Blaine Gabbert 6. Cleveland Browns: Patrick Peterson 7. San Francisco 49ers: Nick Fairley 8. Tennessee Titans: Robert Quinn | 21. Kansas City Chiefs: Gabe Carimi 22. Indianapolis Colts: Nate Solder 23. Philadelphia Eagles: Anthony Castonzo 24. New Orleans Saints: Adrian Clayborn |
| 9. Dallas Cowboys: Tyron Smith 10. Washington Redskins: Julio Jones 11. Houston Texans: Prince Amukamara 12. Minnesota Vikings: Da'Quan Bowers | 25. Seattle Seahawks: Jake Locker 26. Baltimore Ravens: Jimmy Smith 27. Atlanta Falcons: Cameron Heyward 28. New England Patriots: Akeem Ayers |
| 13. Detroit Lions: Cameron Jordan 14. St. Louis Rams: Corey Liuget 15. Miami Dolphins: Mark Ingram 16. Jacksonville Jaguars: Ryan Kerrigan | 29. Chicago Bears: Derek Sherrod 30. New York Jets: Stephen Paea 31. Pittsburgh Steelers: Aaron Williams 32. Green Bay Packers: Danny Watkins |
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