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Cleveland Browns: Recapping the potential 2017 draft targets

By Steven Kubitza

Sep 19, 2015; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) reacts after a play during the second quarter against the Nevada Wolf Pack at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2015; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) reacts after a play during the second quarter against the Nevada Wolf Pack at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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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 /

Defensive Line:

Myles Garrett:

"The Cleveland Browns are expected to draft Myles Garrett at No. 1 overall, so let’s take a look at why Garrett has received so much hype."

Derek Barnett:

"Would Derek Barnett be a worthwhile addition to the Cleveland Browns’ defensive line? There are pros and cons to weigh as the draft approaches."

Jonathan Allen:

"Adding a player along the defensive line in addition to the selection of Myles Garrett would truly help the Cleveland Browns. Enter Jonathan Allen."

Malik McDowell:

"The Cleveland Browns need defensive line help due to converting to a 4-3 base defense. Could Malik McDowell be the help they need? Find out here."

Linebacker:

T.J. Watt:

"The Cleveland Browns could look at a player with a familiar name in the NFL Draft to help improve a defense that has been horrible the past few years."

Reuben Foster:

"The Cleveland Browns are expected to take Myles Garrett #1 overall, but if they don’t, where do they go to fill their need at the linebacker position? Alabama linebacker Reuben Foster is an option."

Cornerback:

Adoree Jackson:

"The Cleveland Browns need an electric kick returner to gain an advantage on special teams. Drafting USC’s Adoree Jackson will not only improve the special teams, but he can also improve a depleted secondary in need of a cornerback."

Gareon Conley:

"As the 2017 NFL Draft is less than a week away we look at a player who could help the cornerback position for the Cleveland Browns."

Safety:

Jamal Adams:

"The Cleveland Browns secondary needs to improve, especially the safety positions. Jamal Adams is arguably the best safety in the 2017 NFL Draft, but as a projected Top 5 pick Cleveland may be an unlikely destination."

Malik Hooker:

"The Cleveland Browns need a playmaker in the secondary and Malik Hooker from Ohio State looks to be the best option in the upcoming draft."

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Budda Baker:

"It’s no secret that the Cleveland Browns need to upgrade their secondary, especially the safety spots. Budda Baker is a safety who has the versatility that would fill a crucial need in this NFL Draft."

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