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Cleveland Browns: 5 draft scenarios for 8th pick

By Eric Szczepinski

Jan 2, 2015; San Antonio, TX, USA; Kansas State Wildcats running back Charles Jones (24) is tackled by UCLA Bruins linebacker Myles Jack (30) during the second half of the 2015 Alamo Bowl at Alamodome. The Bruins won 40-35. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2015; San Antonio, TX, USA; Kansas State Wildcats running back Charles Jones (24) is tackled by UCLA Bruins linebacker Myles Jack (30) during the second half of the 2015 Alamo Bowl at Alamodome. The Bruins won 40-35. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) runs the ball against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the 2016 Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Buckeyes defeated the Fighting Irish 44-28. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) runs the ball against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the 2016 Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Buckeyes defeated the Fighting Irish 44-28. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

This pick would go over well with most Browns fans simply because of Ezekiel Elliot’s Ohio State roots. However, some would question whether or not running back is the best pick to make on a roster with so many holes.

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Running back might not be the biggest pressing need for the Browns, but Elliot is one of the top talents in this year’s draft class and will add instant offense to any NFL team. Elliott is a do-it-all running back that has a rare combination of size, speed and athleticism. Elliot has the potential to be a three-down back and one of the top running backs in the league early in his career.

Elliot has also proven to be a pass-catching weapon and excels in pass blocking. Using Elliot as the Browns feature back and spelling in Duke Johnson would give the Browns a much-needed extra dimension on offense.

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