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Cleveland Browns: 2016 mock draft version 3.0

By Eric Szczepinski

Sep 25, 2014; Tempe, AZ, USA; UCLA Bruins linebacker Myles Jack (30) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium. UCLA defeated Arizona State 62-27. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2014; Tempe, AZ, USA; UCLA Bruins linebacker Myles Jack (30) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium. UCLA defeated Arizona State 62-27. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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September 5, 2015; Pasadena, CA, USA; Virginia Cavaliers running back Olamide Zaccheaus (33) runs the ball against the defense of UCLA Bruins linebacker Myles Jack (30) during the first half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
September 5, 2015; Pasadena, CA, USA; Virginia Cavaliers running back Olamide Zaccheaus (33) runs the ball against the defense of UCLA Bruins linebacker Myles Jack (30) during the first half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 1 (Pick No. 2): Myles Jack, Outside Linebacker, UCLA

The signing of Robert Griffin III opens the door for the Browns to select the best available player with the second overall selection. While adding additional quarterback talent should be a priority the Browns must add the best talent they can instead of reaching for a quarterback. What Myles Jack offers the Browns is rare. Jack is an every down linebacker that can make plays sideline to sideline. Jack is the type of plug and play linebacker that would be the centerpiece in transforming the defense. CBS draft expert Dane Brugler compares Jack to 49ers pro bowl linebacker Navarro Bowman, “When healthy, Bowman is one of the most talented and versatile linebackers in the NFL and Jack has that type of potential if his knee comes back strong post-surgery.”

Jack is an athletic specimen who uses his elite instincts to play strong against the run and pass. “While UCLA asked Jack to do a little bit of everything, an NFL team is more likely to simplify his tasks and set him into attack mode to maximize his outstanding physical traits. “However, the only downfall on Jack is his knee injury. Last September, Jack tore his meniscus forcing him to miss a majority of the 2015 season. If doctors give teams the okay Jack is every bit worth a top 5 draft selection.

Despite quarterback still being a need, Jack is the complete package to become a defensive star and the Browns can’t afford to pass on a sure-fire star player.

Next: Round 2

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