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Cleveland Browns: 2019 NFL Mock Draft post Freddie Kitchens hire

By Randy Gurzi

SANTA CLARA, CA - JANUARY 07: Christian Wilkins #42 of the Clemson Tigers celebrates his teams 44-16 win over the Alabama Crimson Tide in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Levi's Stadium on January 7, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - JANUARY 07: Christian Wilkins #42 of the Clemson Tigers celebrates his teams 44-16 win over the Alabama Crimson Tide in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Levi's Stadium on January 7, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /
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AMES, IA – OCTOBER 13: Defensive end Spencer Benton #58 of the Iowa State Cyclones puts pressure on quarterback Will Grier #7 of the West Virginia Mountaineers in the end zone as offensive lineman Yodny Cajuste #55 of the West Virginia Mountaineers blocks in the second half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on October 13, 2018 in Ames, Iowa. The Iowa State Cyclones won 30-14 over the West Virginia Mountaineers. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images)
AMES, IA – OCTOBER 13: Defensive end Spencer Benton #58 of the Iowa State Cyclones puts pressure on quarterback Will Grier #7 of the West Virginia Mountaineers in the end zone as offensive lineman Yodny Cajuste #55 of the West Virginia Mountaineers blocks in the second half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on October 13, 2018 in Ames, Iowa. The Iowa State Cyclones won 30-14 over the West Virginia Mountaineers. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images) /

Round 2: Yodny Cajuste, OT, West Virginia

With their second-round selection in this mock draft, the Browns grab themselves a potential starting tackle in West Virginia’s Yodny Cajuste. The redshirt senior has the size teams desire at 6-foot-5 and 315-pounds and can start as a rookie.

According to the staff at The Draft Network, Cajuste has limitations in the passing game but can excel at opening up running lanes.

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"“Yodney Cajuste projects favorably as a starting left tackle in a gap/power heavy running offense. Cajuste has some restrictions in his pass protection, working in a scheme that offers a lot of short sets and slide protections would be ideal for his physical skill set. Cajuste has the needed length and mobility to be an effective starter elsewhere, however. Teams needing an upgrade could feasibly start Cajuste as a rookie in 2019 but NFL speed will test him initially.” — The Draft Network Staff"

Kitchens showed an ability to work with what his linemen do best as he converted his blocking scheme to a dish-based scheme with great results. Cajuste would be an upgrade over anyone on their staff and will surely thrive in the Browns’ office. Cajuste is climbing up boards and will likely do so the more scouts get a look at him up close and personal.

Should he be able to lock down the left tackle job, that could have some great impact on the rest of the roster. Chris Hubbard wasn’t ideal on the right side and he could end up competing with Desmond Harrison and Greg Robinson — if he re-signs that is. Either one of those guys unseats Hubbard, or he will be better from the competition. Either way, the Browns win.

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