Cleveland Browns mock draft: Bolstering the D-line

Kentucky Wildcats defensive end Josh Paschal (4) grabs Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) throwing arm during the first half of an NCAA college football game between Kentucky and Georgia in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Georgia won 30-13.News Joshua L Jones
Kentucky Wildcats defensive end Josh Paschal (4) grabs Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) throwing arm during the first half of an NCAA college football game between Kentucky and Georgia in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Georgia won 30-13.News Joshua L Jones /
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Cleveland Browns pick number 118- Bo Melton, wide receiver, Rutgers

No matter if the Browns sign a veteran receiver they need to get some youth and talent into the room. One of my favorite receivers that have risen up my board is Bo Melton from Rutgers, a player that can get vertical in a hurry. Melton has true game-changing speed, running a 4.34 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine.

When you watch him on tape you can see a guy who knows exactly how to use his speed as a weapon, Rutgers got him the ball in a variety of ways. Melton often caught quick passes on slants and screens and ran away from defenses with his speed. They used him in the run game with end-around, which is a play Kevin Stefanski likes, and he made an impact that way as well.

Cleveland Browns pick number 202- Dane Belton, safety, Iowa

The Browns could use some more long-term depth at safety and corner and safety Dane Belton of Iowa is a guy that has experience doing both. The Browns lost MJ Stewart to free agency and having a guy, like Stewart, that can play slot corner and deep safety to replace him could be a really wise move to make.

Belton is a 6-foot-1, 205-pound safety with great speed, running a 4.43 40-yard dash at the NFL combine. He’s a good athlete and can read and understand the play happening in front of him at a high level. Belton is a hard-hitting safety that is not afraid to come up and make a big hit in both the passing and running games.