2016 NFL Draft, Day 2: Top talent still available for the Browns

The Browns traded down twice, adding many picks, but finally took their man, receiver Corey Coleman at No. 15 in the 2016 NFL Draft. They get an explosive receiver who can make big plays for the offense and get the ever-elusive touchdown. But, the Browns are far (and I mean far) from done. The team has 11 picks left, including four picks on Day 2 of the draft. This means the Browns will be looking to amass even more talent. And there is a lot of top talent left on the board after the first round. Let’s take a look at some of the best players available who could intrigue the Browns on Day 2.

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ILB Myles Jack, UCLA

He is my No. 1 inside linebacker and No. 4 overall player in the draft. He is the biggest boom or bust option left on the board because of his huge health concerns. If the Browns are confident in his medicals, the team could get the biggest steal of the draft. He is one of the best athletes in the draft, let alone at linebacker. He plays from sideline to sideline, able to catch running backs to the edge. He can play all three downs because of his excellent coverage ability. He has the athleticism and talent to cover slot receivers, tight ends and running backs. He would be a huge pickup at No. 32 and help a defense that needs playmakers.

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EDGE Noah Spence, Eastern Kentucky

He is my No. 2 ranked edge rusher and No. 11 ranked player overall. He has his fair share of question marks. The biggest question mark is his character and off field life style. If he can get these issues behind him, he has some of the best pass rushing skills in the entire draft. He is an explosive athlete, who can beat blockers to edge, showing good bend to cut the edge and get to the quarterback quickly. He is tough to stay in front of because of his quickness and strong hands to disengage and get away from linemen. He would help the Browns porous pass rush.

DL A’Shawn Robinson, Alabama

A’Shawn Robinson is my No. 4 ranked interior defensive lineman and No. 20 overall player. The Browns need run stuffers on the defensive line and Robinson would fit that bill perfectly. He is a huge player with good length to keep blockers away from his body, keeping his eyes in the backfield to locate the ball carrier. He is hard to move, standing stout at the point of attack. He is still very young, showing a very raw pass rushing skillset. He has the athleticism and size to develop into a quality pass rusher with time. He can fit as a five-technique player on the Browns, while also moving inside in certain situations.

DL Chris Jones, Mississippi State

Chris Jones is a powerful man who can handle himself well in the trenches. He is a powerful player at the point of attack with the ability to control defenders with his strong hands. He can easily disengage from blocks with strength or even surprising quickness. For a man 6-foot-6, 310-pounds, he has good feet and quickness to elude blockers. He is quick off the line, gaining an advantage on the offensive lineman. He would be a good fit for the Browns on their defensive line because of his versatility to play multiple spots.

WR Michael Thomas, Ohio State

Michael Thomas is my No. 3 ranked receiver in the 2016 NFL Draft. The Browns have already selected receiver Corey Coleman, but the Browns still need a receiver with size. At 6-foot-3, Thomas has the size and athleticism that the Browns would love to match with Coleman. The Ohio State receiver has good ball skills, showing strong hands to bring tough catches. He runs good routes, which helps him gain separation from his coverage. He also has the ability to run after the catch to extend the yardage and make a bigger play.

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ILB Reggie Ragland, Alabama

Reggie Ragland is my No. 3 ranked inside linebacker in the 2016 NFL Draft. He is one of the toughest and most physical players in the draft. He can handle himself well at the line of scrimmage, making him a great run stopping linebacker. He has good instincts and mental makeup to diagnose a play and react quickly to the play. He is a leader of the defense, putting his teammates in the right position. The Browns could use more physical and run stopping type players in the linebackers unit.

DL Jarran Reed, Alabama

Jarran Reed is a run stopping defensive lineman, who is tough to move at the point of attack. He can fill holes in the running game, clogging the running lanes for the opposing offense. He is a tough tackle who can punish the runner with hard hits. The Browns need run stoppers on their defense, so adding one on the defensive line would be a good place to get one.

EDGE Kevin Dodd, Clemson

Kevin Dodd is my No. 4 ranked edge rusher in the 2016 NFL Draft. He is a player who can get to the quarterback and be a dangerous pass rushing threat. He has quickness to get to the edge, showing solid dip to cut the edge and get to the quarterback. He plays hard with strong hands to control blockers. He is not the strongest player, but his quickness and hand usage helps him get away from blockers. Dodd could be an option to bolster the outside linebackers unit for the Browns.

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LB/S Su’a Cravens, USC

Su’a Cravens is a versatile player who could play either linebacker or safety in the NFL. He has good athleticism combined with good instinct. He quickly diagnoses a play and closes to the ball immediately. He is good in coverage to be a player who can read and react to the quarterback, picking off passes with his good hands. The Browns could use a player like him on their defense.

OT Shon Coleman

Shon Coleman is a physical blocker with strength to push defenders around. He is a road grader who can create holes by moving defenders with his power. He has strong hands that carry a heavy punch to stun the rushers and control them in a block. Coleman would be a good fit as the Browns right tackle, because of his power and strength.

RB Devontae Booker, Utah

Devontae Booker is my No. 2 ranked running back in the 2016 NFL Draft. He possesses a good combination of both power and quickness that makes him tough to bring down. He plays with balance to take a hit or make an agile move and stay upright to extend the run. He has strong cutting ability to stop and go with quick feet. The Browns would be wise to pair him with Duke Johnson in the backfield.

TE Hunter Henry, Arkansas

Hunter Henry is my No. 1 ranked tight end in the 2016 NFL Draft. The Browns need a blocking tight end to go alongside Gary Barnidge. He is a complete tight end who can help as a receiver and a blocker. He has great hands to make tough catches as a receiver. As a blocker, he has solid technique with quick feet to stay in front of defenders. He would be a good match with Barnidge.

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S Darian Thompson, Boise State

Darian Thompson is my No. 2 ranked safety in the 2016 NFL Draft. He is a complete safety who can help against both the pass and run. He has great quickness to react to plays, diagnosing and reacting instantly to a play. He is a physical tackler who can come up and stop the run for a defense. The Browns are definitely in need of a safety with the loss of Tashaun Gipson and Donte Whitner.