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Daily Dawg Tags: Malik Hooker could be a target at No. 12

By Steven Kubitza

Sep 3, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes safety Malik Hooker (24) returns his second interception during the second half against the Bowling Green Falcons at Ohio Stadium. The Buckeyes won 77-10. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes safety Malik Hooker (24) returns his second interception during the second half against the Bowling Green Falcons at Ohio Stadium. The Buckeyes won 77-10. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports /
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After the expected selection of Myles Garrett, the Cleveland Browns could choose to go defense once again by selecting Malik Hooker.

It seems safe to say that the Cleveland Browns are going to take Myles Garrett with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft.

After that, the No. 12 pick remains a mystery. It all comes down to whether the Browns want to take a quarterback early, or would rather focus on improving the defense.

The quarterback option doesn’t seem likely, as the team could likely nab a top quarterback prospect at pick No. 33. At least we will assume that right now.

If the team wants to go defense, as opposed to a player like O.J. Howard at tight end, Malik Hooker would be a great choice. His selection may require trading up, but if the Browns believe he can improve the secondary right away, it would be a smart move.

Hooker is a top prospect in the eyes of Browns fans who are also Ohio State fans, but the love is not unwarranted. The question is how early a team is willing to take Hooker, as the Browns likely wouldn’t trade up to pick No. 2 or No. 3 to get him.

While he is a fan favorite to take because of the Ohio State connection, Hooker is just one of many players who could be taken by the Browns with the team’s second pick in the first round. He would be a solid choice, but it may be difficult to get him if his stock keeps rising.

Let’s take a look at Hooker and more in today’s edition of the Daily Dawg Tags.

Cleveland Browns news:

Cleveland Browns Draft Profile: Malik Hooker

"One of the Cleveland Browns’ biggest deficiencies during the 2016 NFL season was the play of the secondary, in particularly at the safety positions."

Cleveland Browns Draft Profile: Malik McDowell

"The Cleveland Browns must remake their defensive line."

Report: Browns to host free agent CB B.W. Webb (Dawgs by Nature)

"According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the Cleveland Browns will host free agent cornerback B.W. Webb for a visit on Tuesday."

Browns host controversial RB Joe Mixon for pre-draft visit (cleveland.com)

"The Browns hosted controversial running back Joe Mixon for a predraft visit on Monday, a league source confirmed for cleveland.com."

NFL news:

Cowboys give Tony Romo permission to talk to other teams (FanSided)

"With no future as anything other than a backup with the Dallas Cowboys, Tony Romo surely wants to move on with his career sooner rather than later."

Deshaun Watson opens week with Chiefs, Browns meetings (PFT)

"The Chiefs have quarterback Alex Smith under contract for two more years and they’ve answered every question about his future in Kansas City with strong endorsements of Smith’s ability to lead the team."

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