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Cleveland Browns: 5 prospects worth trading up for in the 2019 NFL Draft

By Martin McConnell

STARKVILLE, MS - OCTOBER 21: Stephen Johnson #15 of the Kentucky Wildcats throws a pass as Jeffery Simmons #94 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs tries to defend during the first half of an NCAA football game at Davis Wade Stadium on October 21, 2017 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images)
STARKVILLE, MS - OCTOBER 21: Stephen Johnson #15 of the Kentucky Wildcats throws a pass as Jeffery Simmons #94 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs tries to defend during the first half of an NCAA football game at Davis Wade Stadium on October 21, 2017 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – SEPTEMBER 20: Justin Hobbs #29 of the Tulsa Golden Hurricane cannot make the catch against Rock Ya-Sin #6 of the Temple Owls in the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on September 20, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Temple defeated Tulsa 31-17. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – SEPTEMBER 20: Justin Hobbs #29 of the Tulsa Golden Hurricane cannot make the catch against Rock Ya-Sin #6 of the Temple Owls in the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on September 20, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Temple defeated Tulsa 31-17. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

5. Rock Ya-Sin, CB, Temple

The Browns still need a cornerback opposite Denzel Ward if they want to create a truly elite, high-impact secondary. Terrence Mitchell is a fine option as the second man to Ward, but the Browns could absolutely do better with just a quick move into the first round.

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By leap-frogging into the early 20s in the first round, the Browns could have a shot at Temple’s Rock Ya-Sin, if he is the man they have their eyes on. A state wrestling champion in high school Ya-Sin comes from a tough, tackling-focused background. Not to mention, he stands a feisty 5-11, and has plenty of room to get better as he moves to the next level.

Ya-Sin moved up to the FBS in his final year after playing football for Presbyterian for most of his college career. Temple seemed to be a perfect fit, and Ya-Sin proved he could play, and excel, with the big boys. After launching himself into serious draft conversation, Ya-Sin’s fantastic pre-draft process pushed him into the first round in the eyes of many scouts.

Trading up into the middle of the first round would almost guarantee the Browns a chance at Ya-Sin. If John Dorsey can zero in on a team looking to move down, perhaps the Seattle Seahawks at No. 21, Cleveland could make some noise and move back into the first for the man with the best name in the draft.

You can find more on Ya-Sin and his strengths and weaknesses with our draft profile here.

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