Cleveland Browns draft profile: Jalen Ramsey

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Feb 27, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; California Golden Bears quarterback Jared Goff throws a pass during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

Although most of the speculation is focused on the quarterback position for the Browns at No. 2, rightfully so, you can’t be naive to think this early the Browns are convinced they’re selecting a quarterback at all in the first round. Carson Wentz and Jared Goff are also in the conversation for the best player of this draft class, however if they Browns pass on the two you have to believe their direction is leading towards best talent or position need.

The team won’t take a wide receiver or running back with their first pick so a defender that can help an already poor defense is a logical choice. A few names spring to mind in Noah Spence and Miles Jack along with Ramsey and all are extremely talented. However with Spence being banned from the Big Ten for failing drug tests and having problems off of the field, Cleveland doesn’t want to bring in any questionable characters with the No. 2 pick.

Jack is an option as well, but similar to the defensive back position we have a number of names at linebacker. The only difference is those names are much more established than the defensive backs currently on the roster.

Paul Kruger, Karlos Dansby, Christian Kirksy, Armonty Bryant and Nate Orchard are decent players with playing experience. Not to mention Craig Robertson possibly will be retained as he hits free agency.

So the biggest hole defensively is that defensive back position, Gipson or not. Joey Bosa is a talented player, but has never played in a 3-4 defense before and would be playing a position he’s never played essentially. He also would be one of the only players in the NFL in a 3-4 defense under 300 pounds and would more than likely be the smallest.

The J.J. Watt comparisons may actually be worthy, but to bank on a rookie to be like J.J. Watt is not realistic and as much as everyone wants the former Ohio State Buckeye, it’s not a great fit.

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Jalen Ramsey could solidify the cornerback position for the Cleveland Browns and brings an unmatched talent level as a rookie. Set the standards high for Ramsey because he truly deserves it, and Roger Goodell could be saying his name for the Cleveland Browns at No. 2 if they neglect to select a quarterback.

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