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Cleveland Browns: 7-Round NFL mock draft, the week before

By Randy Gurzi

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 04: Defensive back Amani Oruwariye of Penn State 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 Amani Oruwariye of Penn State 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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TEMPE, AZ – OCTOBER 18: Bryce Love #20 of the Stanford Cardinal runs the ball against the Arizona State Sun Devils in the first quarter of the game at Sun Devil Stadium on October 18, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
TEMPE, AZ – OCTOBER 18: Bryce Love #20 of the Stanford Cardinal runs the ball against the Arizona State Sun Devils in the first quarter of the game at Sun Devil Stadium on October 18, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Round 5, Pick 144: Rennell Wren, DT, Arizona State

The Browns made the majority of their splashy moves this offseason via trades with the New York Giants. The biggest was landing Odell Beckham, Jr. but they also landed Olivier Vernon who will line up at defensive end — which improved their defensive line but there was still a big hole at tackle after that move. Once free agency began, they filled that vacancy with their biggest free agent addition, Sheldon Richardson.

A first-round pick of the New York Jets in 2013, Richardson spent last season with the Minnesota Vikings and was with the Seattle Seahawks the year prior. He gives the team a starter next to Larry Ogunjobi that can stuff the run but is also an adept pass rusher from the interior.

light. More. Browns get good grades from PFF

While his addition is huge for them, the Browns are still in need at the position. Their depth was suspect last season and remains so heading into the NFL Draft. With their first of three picks in the fifth round, they address that problem with ASU’s Rennell Wren. He’s a player with exceptional measurements and has some exciting potential but his production doesn’t match that.

Part of the problem was him being played out of position by the Sun Devils who used him as a nose tackle. Wren could benefit from moving into a better spot on Cleveland’s line, plus he could help them finally have a strong rotation in the middle of their four-man front.

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