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Cleveland Browns: 2-round, way too early mock draft

By Damon Kecman

December 31, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws under pressure against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first half of the the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
December 31, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws under pressure against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first half of the the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 24, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Wisconsin offensive lineman Ryan Ramczyk (65) blocks Michigan State defensive end Evan Jones (85) during the second quarter of their game at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel via USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Wisconsin offensive lineman Ryan Ramczyk (65) blocks Michigan State defensive end Evan Jones (85) during the second quarter of their game at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel via USA TODAY Sports /

Round 2, Pick 1 (No. 33 Overall): OT Ryan Ramczyk, Wisconsin

Realistically, the Browns have a lot of work to do on both sides of the ball. With this pick the Browns get a player who could possibly end up being the second coming of 10-time Pro Bowler Joe Thomas.

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Ryan Ramczyk is the starting left tackle for the Wisconsin Badgers and has shown enough that scouts are raving that he will go in the first round this year. Ramczyk is the most NFL-ready offensive tackle in the draft. Not only is he the best run blocker in the draft, he also is one of the best pass protectors. Ramczyk’s sample size is small, but he has shown scouts enough in that sample size that he is the best in his position in college football.

Why Ramczyk?

The Browns gave up a league-high 66 sacks this season, well ahead of the Los Angeles Rams, who gave up 49. Fans saw the blue print that the Dallas Cowboys have, draft and build up the offensive line to protect the quarterback and opening up the running lane. The offensive line is one of the most important, if not the most important, part of the offense.

Ramczyk does have a hip injury that he has been playing with, but that will let him fall into the second round. While Ramczyk is a left tackle, the Browns can put him on the right side opposite Thomas and then move him to the left once Thomas decides to hang his cleats up.

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