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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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AUSTIN, TX – SEPTEMBER 22: Gary Johnson #33 of the Texas Longhorns celebrates after a tackle in the first half against the TCU Horned Frogs at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 22, 2018 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TX – SEPTEMBER 22: Gary Johnson #33 of the Texas Longhorns celebrates after a tackle in the first half against the TCU Horned Frogs at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 22, 2018 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /

Round 5, Pick 155: Gary Johnson, LB, Texas

At 6-foot and 226-pounds, Gary Johnson is undersized for the linebacker position in the NFL. What he lacks in size though, he makes up for in speed. Johnson ran a 4.43 40-yard dash at the Scouting Combine. That speed and his energy will make him a weapon on special teams, but he needs to be more refined in order to make it onto the field as a part of the defensive rotation.

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The biggest area he will need help is his work in space. Johnson struggled with some of the spread offenses, which is becoming a norm in the NFL. He overcame that to the tune of 90 tackles and 6.5 sacks last season which shows he has the talent — the question is whether or not he can become consistent enough to make an impact.

Round 5, Pick 170: Lamont Gaillard, C, Georgia

The Browns didn’t have a true back up center in 2018 after cutting Austin Reiter. With their last of three fifth-round picks, they shore that up by taking Lamont Gaillard out of Georgia. A three-year starter for a talented SEC team, Gaillard showed smarts as he made calls for the Bulldogs line.

Gaillard also plays with a bit of a mean streak, which can be contagious on an offensive line. This could end up being a great pick as there’s potential for him to be a starter down the line should he keep refining his game.

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