Two Rd. NFL Mock Draft: QB and His Weapons Version

Nov 29, 2014; Columbus, OH, USA; Michigan Wolverines wide receiver Devin Funchess (1) watches the scoreboard near the end of the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won the game 42-28. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports

With the 19th pick in the NFL Draft the Browns could/should have some interesting options at the wide receiver position. We selected Devin Funchess for a number of reasons, even though he played for that school up north. For Mariota having big targets, with large catch radius’s, will be big for his development.

Funchess will play wide receiver at the next level, even though some think about him as a tight end. He played with terrible QB play in college and will take some time getting used to not getting setup over the middle by terrible passes. He has great size, 6’5″ 230 pounds, and good enough speed on the outside. With a burner like Gabriel on the other side and Hawkins running his crisp routes from the slot, Funchess provides the needed size/speed combo that is missing for the Browns. He also catches the ball with his hands, not his body, something many young receivers struggle with.

Funchess still has some development in his route running that will help take him to the next level. Joker Philips, unlike our previous WR coach who was with Josh Gordon when he was drinking, has shown an ability to help discipline receivers. The new and improved coaching staff, at least from our perspective, is huge for the Browns young players.

Want to see what kind of athlete Funchess is? Here you go:

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