NFL Mock Draft 2017 roundup: Browns…

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Mock drafts are everywhere as we count down to the 2017 NFL Draft April 27-29 in Philadelphia. To make sense of it all, we’ll take a weekly look at those produced by national media to identify trends and provide analysis. With the draft just over a week away, many draft analysts are getting bored with the routine mock drafts. This week’s roundup features a six-round mock draft, an all-trade mock draft and another that has five people making picks. We also saw somebody pass on Texas A&M defensive end Myles Garrett at No. 1. Here’s a look at this week’s collection, published April 11-17: NFL.COM: Bucky Brooks (Posted April 11) Brooks has the Browns taking Garrett No….
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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Three-round mock…

The Browns are reportedly split on whether to take Myles Garrett or Mitchell Trubisky No. 1 overall. Two weeks ago, I examined what it would cost to move all the way up from No. 12 to No. 2 and secure both, figuring that if the Browns were truly sold on Trubisky, that’s how high they would have to climb to make sure they don’t miss out on him. More NFL Draft Would the 49ers be open to moving down? Absolutely. They have needs up and down the roster, and spreading the value of the second pick out among several premium picks is the best way to build their next winner. General manager John Lynch even said earlier this week they’re…
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How trades could shake up the…

CLOSE USA TODAY Sports’ Lorenzo Reyes looks at some of the big questions that will help shape the outcome of the 2017 NFL draft in Philadelphia. USA TODAY SportsMock draft 6.0(Photo: USA TODAY Sports)The NFL draft draws ever closer, and the nearer it gets, the more hot trade rumors and pie-in-the-sky scenarios will abound. In all likelihood, no more significant deals will materialize until the first round commences April 27. But just for kicks, our latest Round 1 prognostications include a few logical — we think — moves to shake up the board. Here’s mock draft 6.0 for 2017:1. Cleveland Browns — Myles Garrett, DE, Texas A&M: Cleveland coach Hue Jackson indicated at last month’s league meeting that the top pick…
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