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Dec 14, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns tackle Mitchell Schwartz (72) and Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Carlos Dunlap (96) at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /

Mitchell Schwartz, 26, 6-foot-5, 317 pounds, University of California, 4-year veteran

Schwartz is coming off his best year as a pro. He excelled during the 2015 season for a Browns offensive line that struggled throughout most of the campaign with injuries and inconsistent play from others around him. Through it all Schwartz prevailed, earning high marks from Pro Football Focus and even being named the top right tackle in the league in October of 2015.

Schwartz, who was once looked at as a liability on the offensive line, has steadily improved each year and is molding into a top-notch right tackle in this league. With the possible loss of center Alex Mack, who may exercise the opt-out clause in his contract and become a free agent, the Browns will need to retain Schwartz and focus on other aspects of the line that need improvement.

If Mack stays, then the offensive line could be set for the next four to five years.

Schwartz: STAY

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