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Cleveland Browns: 5 ways to become contenders in 2019

By Randy Gurzi

ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 22: Grady Jarrett #97 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates after a first quarter sack against the New York Giants at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 22, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 22: Grady Jarrett #97 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates after a first quarter sack against the New York Giants at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 22, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images) /
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OXFORD, MS – SEPTEMBER 8: D.K. Metcalf #14 of the Mississippi Rebels catches a pass for a touchdown during a game against the Southern Illinois Salukis at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Oxford, Mississippi. The Rebels defeated the Salukis 76-41. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
OXFORD, MS – SEPTEMBER 8: D.K. Metcalf #14 of the Mississippi Rebels catches a pass for a touchdown during a game against the Southern Illinois Salukis at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Oxford, Mississippi. The Rebels defeated the Salukis 76-41. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

Draft N’Keal Harry or D.K. Metcalf

The last move we look at that can turn the Browns into a contender would be the drafting of a legitimate No. 1 wideout. Yes, they pay Jarvis Landry a large sum per season and he has put up some highlight reel plays, but he can do the most damage when defenses have to zero in on someone else. The Browns can make that happen while not paying top dollar to two wideouts by adding someone in the draft.

While this season isn’t incredibly deep at the position, there are two players who fit the mold of what Cleveland needs. One is N’Keal Harry out of Arizona State. The Sun Devils top receiver is listed at 6-foot-4 and 215-pounds and has put up back-to-back seasons with more than 1,000-yards. He’s great at high-pointing the ball but might be even better when he takes a slant pass and can make defenders miss tackles with his surprising elusiveness.

The only issue with Harry is he could be gone by the time the Browns are on the board. His name has shot up draft boards recently and he could end up being the No. 1 wideout taken. Then again, last season it took quite a while for a receiver to hear his name called, so there’s a shot he could be there.

Another option is D.K. Metcalf, the Ole Miss receiver who had seen his name mentioned as a top-5 pick prior to a neck injury that ended his season early. Metcalf has since gotten healthy and declared for the 2019 NFL Draft,

There’s a much better chance he could be on the board when the Browns draft, and if they pull the trigger they would get a 6-foot-4, 225-pound wideout who was averaging 21.9 yards per catch in seven games this season.

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As long as the medical staff is good with his health, Metcalf could prove to be a steal if Cleveland went that route.

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