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Retooling the Cleveland Browns 6.0: Post free agency mock draft

By Greg Newland

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 30: Andrew Thomas #71 of the Georgia Bulldogs celebrate's following the Georgia Bulldogs win over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 52-7 at Bobby Dodd Stadium on November 30, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 30: Andrew Thomas #71 of the Georgia Bulldogs celebrate's following the Georgia Bulldogs win over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 52-7 at Bobby Dodd Stadium on November 30, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) /
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 09: Grayland Arnold #1 of the Baylor Bears intercepts a pass in the end zone against the TCU Horned Frogs to end the game 29-23 in triple overtime at Amon G. Carter Stadium on November 09, 2019, in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
FORT WORTH, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 09: Grayland Arnold #1 of the Baylor Bears intercepts a pass in the end zone against the TCU Horned Frogs to end the game 29-23 in triple overtime at Amon G. Carter Stadium on November 09, 2019, in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

Round 7. Pick 244. player. 860. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. GraylandArnold. CB

After injuries have continued to pile up for the Browns at defensive back, I look for them to try and add depth in the draft.  Especially if a talent like Grayland Arnold from the University of Baylor is around at pick number 244.  Coming from a small-town Arnold is used to success after being named an All-State Texas high school athlete playing quarterback, wide receiver, defensive back and kick returner.

Arnold was an extremely important player at Baylor even as a freshman where he started four games and appeared in 5 more.  Injuries and durability will be what keeps Arnold from being a fourth or fifth-round pick in 2020.  As a sophomore, he had a broken arm that kept him out of three games and then an ankle injury that allowed a medical redshirt after missing an additional nine games.

Arnold’s final year with the Bears was limited to 11 of 13 games with yet another injury, but he did accomplish earning second-team All-Big 12 honors with a fifth-best in the FBS six interceptions.

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Arnold could develop and learn under Denzel Ward and Greedy Williams and eventually compete for the nickel cornerback role.  When healthy, Arnold has proven to be a great competitor and contributor.

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