Browns 2022 draft: Early 7-round mock to clean up offense
By Randy Gurzi
The Cleveland Browns 2022 draft will likely be used to clean things up on their offense, which is exactly what happens in this 7-round mock
With the frustrating 2021 campaign behind us, we can now start to focus on the Cleveland Browns 2022 draft. Since Andrew Berry has taken over the reins in the NFL Draft, Cleveland has suddenly been a very solid team when it comes to picking players from the collegiate ranks.
Berry has also been methodical in his approach. He attacks needs on the team without remorse as he went after players such as Jedrick Wills, Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, and Greg Newsome as he filled in spots where their roster was weak.
Look for him to use a similar approach this season as well, which should lead to him trying to find a way to open up the offense. Of course, the best way to do this would be by adding an elite talent at wide receiver which is exactly what he does with this first selection.
Browns 2022 draft Round 1: Chris Olave, WR, Ohio State
Most fans in Northeast Ohio want to see Cleveland take Garrett Wilson from Ohio State, and they could likely do that – if he’s available. In this mock, he wasn’t but that doesn’t mean they can’t get an elite wideout.
They land exactly that here as they take Wilson’s teammate, Chris Olave. The other Ohio State wideout was likely going to be a late Day 1 or early Day 2 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft but he elected to return for his senior campaign.
He might not be as explosive as his counterpart, but Olave has a great route tree and is excellent at getting open in the end zone. He twice went above 12 touchdown catches in a season and finished with 175 receptions for 2,702 yards and 35 scores in his career. He’s exactly the type of receiver who can thrive in this offense.