Browns mock draft: Filling the remaining holes in 7-round mock

Some fans will want Cleveland to add a linebacker much earlier than this, but that doesn’t feel like the M.O. for this front office. The analytical-based GM and his staff seem to view linebacker as a replaceable position, meaning they won’t spend premium picks or high dollars on the position. But that doesn’t mean they can’t find good players.

Enter Pete Werner from Ohio State. Werner is a great fit as a SAM or WILL linebacker for the Browns. He’s solid in pass coverage and even spent time at safety for Ohio State.

For years, pass coverage from linebackers in Cleveland has been a major issue and someone such as Werner could help solve that problem.

While doing this Browns mock draft, it was interesting to see Tutu Atwell still around for their second pick in the third round, and if that ends up happening during the draft, someone needs to be sprinting to the podium to give Roger Goodell the card with this name on it.

Atwell broke out in 2019 with 1,272 yards on 69 receptions with 11 touchdowns — while averaging 18.4 yards per catch.

He may be just 5-foot-9, but Atwell can provide something the Browns offense needs desperately — speed. Atwell can get deep on anyone but he’s also more refined as a wideout than just a guy who runs fast. He could make an impact in spots as a rookie but has a chance to be a starter down the road.