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Cleveland Browns: 7-Round Mock Draft in early April

By Randy Gurzi

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 04: Defensive back Taylor Rapp of Washington works out during day five of the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 4, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 04: Defensive back Taylor Rapp of Washington works out during day five of the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 4, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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COLUMBIA, MO – SEPTEMBER 08: Defensive back Adam Sparks #14 of the Missouri Tigers congratulates defensive lineman Terry Beckner Jr. #5 after a tackle during the game against the Wyoming Cowboys at Faurot Field/Memorial Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
COLUMBIA, MO – SEPTEMBER 08: Defensive back Adam Sparks #14 of the Missouri Tigers congratulates defensive lineman Terry Beckner Jr. #5 after a tackle during the game against the Wyoming Cowboys at Faurot Field/Memorial Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

Round 5, Pick 144: Terry Beckner, Jr., DT, Missouri

One of the smarter moves this offseason by John Dorsey was to land Sheldon Richardson in free agency. While that pick up doesn’t have the same ‘wow’ factor that came with adding Odell Beckham, Jr., it could be argued it was even more important.

It’s not unreasonable to say that the Browns run defense was their biggest weakness in 2018. While their defensive ends were fine, there were issues inside at defensive tackle. Larry Ogunjobi showed great progress in his second season but they never found a good running mate for him. Now with Richardson, what was once a weakness has become a strength.

Having said all that, Cleveland could still use some depth inside. This is why they pick up a defensive tackle in Terry Beckner, Jr. with their first of three fifth-round picks. Beckner comes in at 6-foot-4 and 296-pounds and flashed some potential during his career at Missouri. The problem with him has always been consistency, which is why Beckner is available this late.

The good thing for Cleveland is he won’t be expected to be a huge contributor right away. Instead, Beckner can serve as a depth piece behind two quality starters.

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