Browns address offensive, defensive line in mock

Chris Trapasso of CBS Sports put together a two-round mock draft and has the Cleveland Browns taking offensive and defensive lineman.

After a run of mock drafts that had Isaiah Simmons going to Cleveland at 10, the pendulum swung back just a bit. Chris Trapasso of CBS Sports has the Cleveland Browns selecting Andrew Thomas and Justin Madubuike in his latest mock draft.

Trapasso explained Andrew Thomas at 10

This should be an absolute slam dunk for the Browns. Andrew Thomas has franchise left tackle tools and the Browns still need a game-changer at that position.

There are not any flaws in his logic. Cleveland needs a left tackle and Andrew Thomas certainly fills that need. Some of the motivation in this pick could be due to the run of tackles that go later in Round 1. While multiple tackles may get selected later in Round 1, it may be to teams that do not currently own that pick. Seems to be more of a trade up scenario from teams in Round 2 after selecting a player at a different position in Round 1.

The pick of Justin Madubuike is interesting to say the least.

Madubuike needs to get a half-step quicker, but he’s NFL-ready with his pass-rushing maneuvers, and he’s strong.

This really feels like trying to slot a player into a draft position rather than to a specific team. Maduibike could end up being a good player, but the Browns do not have an immediate need for a player at his position. It seems more likely that the Browns would go with a different position at 41 or perhaps even trade up or down if there is a specific player they are targeting.