Plenty has changed since the first version of ClevelandBrowns.com's 2018 mock draft, and the Browns were at the center of most of it.
The Browns swung not one, not two, but three big trades to fill places of need on their roster. Free agency happened, and Cleveland was as active as any team. And a big trade between the Jets and Colts certainly adds a little more intrigue to the Browns' No. 4 overall pick.
If you missed Version 1.0, here's who Nathan Zegura, Andrew Gribble and Patrick Maks tabbed the Browns to take at picks No. 1, No. 4, No. 33 and No. 35.
An earlier version of this draft has since been edited in the wake of a reported trade between the Patriots and Rams.
Zegura
- QB Sam Darnold (USC)
- DB Minkah Fitzpatrick (Alabama)
- CB Isaiah Oliver (Colorado)
- RB Sony Michel (Georgia)
Gribble
- Darnold
- DE Bradley Chubb (NC State)
- OT Mike McGlinchey (Notre Dame)
- RB Nick Chubb (Georgia)
Maks
- QB Baker Mayfield (Oklahoma)
- Fitzpatrick
- RB Derrius Guice (LSU)
- CB Jaire Alexander (Louisville)
With 23 days to go, here's where they stand now.
Nathan Zegura
1. BROWNS – QB Sam Darnold (USC) - He was the top prospect when they stopped playing football and nothing has happened to change that, so the Browns turn in the card for Darnold at No. 1.
- Giants – QB Josh Rosen (UCLA)
- Jets – QB Baker Mayfield (Oklahoma)
- Broncos (projected trade with Browns) – QB Josh Allen (Wyoming)
5. BROWNS (projected trade with Broncos) - DE Bradley Chubb (NC State) - QBs go 1,2,3,4 in the draft, and the the Browns are able to squeeze some extra value out of the Broncos to move down just one spot while still landing the top player on their board.
- Colts – RB Saquon Barkley (Penn State)
- Buccaneers – DB Minkah Fitzpatrick (Alabama)
- Bears – OG Quenton Nelson (Notre Dame)
- 49ers – S Derwin James (Florida State)
- Raiders – LB Tremaine Edmunds (Virginia Tech)
- Dolphins – DT Maurice Hurst (Michigan)
- Bills – LB Harold Landry (Boston College)
- Redskins – CB Denzel Ward (Ohio State)
- Packers – CB Mike Hughes (UCF)
- Cardinals – QB Lamar Jackson (Louisville)
- Ravens – WR Calvin Ridley (Alabama)
- Chargers – DT Vita Vea (Washington)
- Seahawks – OT Mike McGlinchey (Notre Dame)
- Cowboys – DT Da'Ron Payne (Alabama)
- Lions – RB Derrius Guice (LSU)
- Bengals – OG Will Hernandez (UTEP)
- Bills – QB Mason Rudolph (Oklahoma State)
- Patriots (reported trade with Rams) – CB Josh Jackson (Iowa)
- Panthers – WR Courtland Sutton (SMU)
- Titans – C Billy Price (Ohio State)
- Falcons – OG Isaiah Wynn (Georgia)
- Saints – TE Dallas Goedert (South Dakota State)
- Steelers – LB Rashaan Evans (Alabama)
- Jaguars – TE Hayden Hurst (South Carolina)
- Vikings – OT Kolton Miller (UCLA)
- Patriots – OT Connor Williams (Texas)
- Eagles – CB Jaire Alexander (Louisville)
33. BROWNS – WR D.J. Moore (Maryland) – After addressing the secondary heavily in the offseason, the Browns turn to playmakers with their next two picks. Moore reminds many of a bigger, more explosive version of former Terrapins WR Stefon Diggs and would give the Browns yet another weapon in the passing game.
- Giants - RB Ronald Jones II (USC)
35. BROWNS – RB Sony Michel (Georgia) – Michel is my favorite of the next group, possessing power between the tackles, home-run hitting ability and good hands out of the backfield. This could very well end up as Rashaad Penny or Ronald Jones II (think Jamaal Charles), but the Browns will get an excellent running back at the top of Round 2.
Andrew Gribble
1. BROWNS - QB Sam Darnold (USC) - I'm sticking to my guns at the top of the draft, where the Browns have the opportunity to take whomever they believe to be the franchise's future long-term quarterback. Darnold, at just 20 years old, would be stepping into a situation where he wouldn't be needed right away in the wake of Cleveland adding Tyrod Taylor and Drew Stanton to the quarterbacks room.
- Giants - QB Josh Allen (Wyoming)
- Jets - QB Josh Rosen (UCLA)
4. BROWNS - DE Bradley Chubb (NC State) - Trade possibilities will be swirling but the Browns stay put and get this year's best defensive player.
- Dolphins (projected trade with Broncos) - QB Baker Mayfield (Oklahoma)
- Colts - RB Saquon Barkley (Penn State)
- Buccaneers - DB Minkah Fitzpatrick (Alabama)
- Bears - OG Quenton Nelson (Notre Dame)
- 49ers - LB Roquan Smith (Georgia)
- Raiders - LB Tremaine Edmunds (Virginia Tech)
- Broncos - CB Denzel Ward (Ohio State)
- Bills - DT Vita Vea (Washington)
- Redskins - WR Calvin Ridley (Alabama)
- Packers - S Derwin James (Florida State)
- Cardinals - QB Mason Rudolph (Oklahoma State)
- Ravens - DT Da'Ron Payne (Alabama)
- Chargers - DT Maurice Hurst (Michigan)
- Seahawks - LB Harold Landry (Boston College)
- Cowboys - LB Rashaan Evans (Alabama)
- Lions - DE Marcus Davenport (Texas-San Antonio)
- Bengals - OG Will Hernandez (UTEP)
- Bills - CB Mike Hughes (UCF)
- Patriots (reported trade with Rams) - LB Leighton Vander Esch (Boise State)
- Panthers - OG Isaiah Wynn (Georgia)
25. BROWNS (projected trade with Titans) - OT Mike McGlinchey (Notre Dame) - Cleveland finds an ideal spot to land a third first-rounder by swinging a trade with a team it's done business with in the past.
- Falcons - DT Taven Bryan (Florida)
- Saints - TE Mike Gesicki (Penn State)
- Steelers - DE Sam Hubbard (Ohio State)
- Jaguars - WR D.J. Moore (Maryland)
- Vikings - OT Connor Williams (Texas)
- Patriots - CB Josh Jackson (Iowa)
- Eagles - CB Jaire Alexander (Louisville)
- Titans (projected trade with Browns) - DE Arden Key (LSU)
- Giants - OL James Daniels (Iowa)
35. BROWNS - CB Isaiah Oliver (Colorado) - Even after hammering away at the position in free agency, you can never have enough talent at the position.
The Browns 53-man roster as of September 22, 2018.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield throws a pass against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Drew Stanton throws during pregame of an NFL football preseason game against the Detroit Lions, Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Tyrod Taylor looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (31) rushes during the first half of an NFL football preseason game against the Detroit Lions, Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Cleveland Browns running back Carlos Hyde (34) rushes during the first half of the team's NFL football preseason game against the Buffalo Bills, Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson (29) runs the ball against Cincinnati Bengals free safety George Iloka (43) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Antonio Callaway (11) runs away from New York Giants' Orion Stewart (45) and Tae Davis (58) for a touchdown during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (81) runs a route during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Cleveland. The Jets won 17-14. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) runs a route during an NFL football preseason game against the Buffalo Bills, Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, in Cleveland. Buffalo won 19-17. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Damion Ratley warms up before an NFL football preseason game between the Buffalo Bills and the Browns, Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Rod Streater catches a ball during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Pittsford, N.Y., Friday, July 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Derrick Willies warms up before an NFL football preseason game between the Buffalo Bills and the Browns, Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Cleveland Browns tight end Orson Charles warms up before an NFL football game between the Browns and the Philadelphia Eagles, Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Cleveland Browns tight end Seth DeValve (87) runs a route during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Cleveland. The Jets won 17-14. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns tight end Darren Fells attempts to make a catch during the team's organized team activity at its NFL football training facility Tuesday, June 5, 2018, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (85) plays against the Pittsburgh Steelers in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Cleveland Browns guard Joel Bitonio (75) plays against Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Chris Smith (94) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
OL Austin Corbett in action against the Buffalo Bills.
In this Aug. 30, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Desmond Harrison (69) defends the line as Detroit Lions defensive end Anthony Zettel (69) rushes during the first half of an NFL football preseason game, in Detroit. The Browns could be shaking up their offensive line again. With the season opener against Pittsburgh just a week away, coach Hue Jackson said Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, that "all avenues" are open with his offensive line, which has been in flux since 10-time Pro Bowl tackle Joe Thomas retired after last season. Jackson reiterated he wants the "best five guys out there" and he said undrafted rookie Desmond Harrison could be in the mix. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
OL Chris Hubbard plays in a game against the Buffalo Bills.
Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Greg Robinson (78) walks off the field after an NFL football preseason game against the Buffalo Bills, Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, in Cleveland. Buffalo won 19-17. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns center JC Tretter (64) lines up during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in Cleveland. The Titans won 12-9 in overtime. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Arizona Cardinals offensive guard Earl Watford (71) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Dec.10, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Cleveland Browns offensive guard Kevin Zeitler (70) plays against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Cleveland Browns strong safety Briean Boddy-Calhoun practices before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
DB T.J. Carrie in action during practice at the Browns' facility in Berea.
Cleveland Browns defensive back E.J. Gaines runs through special teams drills during the team's organized team activity at its NFL football training facility Tuesday, June 5, 2018, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Cleveland Browns strong safety Derrick Kindred (26) lines up during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Cleveland. Cincinnati won 31-7. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns defensive back Terrance Mitchell returns an interception during NFL football training camp Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ken Blaze)
Cleveland Browns free safety Jabrill Peppers (22) makes an intereption against the Pittsburgh Steelers in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
DB Damarious Randall in action against the New York Giants.
Cleveland Browns defensive back Denzel Rice waits on the play during the first half of an NFL football preseason game against the Detroit Lions, Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Arizona Cardinals cornerback Tavierre Thomas (34) during the first half of an preseason NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Cleveland Browns defensive back Denzel Ward (21) watches in the first half of an NFL football preseason game against the Buffalo Bills, Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Trevon Coley (93) plays against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Carl Davis celebrates tackle from the sidelines against the Chicago Bears in the first half at the Pro Football Hall of Fame NFL preseason game, Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) defends against Green Bay Packers offensive tackle David Bakhtiari (69) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Devaroe Lawrence (68) walks on the field during training camp at their NFL football training facility in Metairie, La., Friday, July 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Cleveland Browns defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah celebrates a missed field goal by the Tennessee Titans in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi celebrates a sack in the first half of an NFL football preseason game against the Buffalo Bills, Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Cleveland Browns defensive end Chris Smith walks to a drill during the team's organized team activity at its NFL football training facility Tuesday, June 5, 2018, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Cleveland Browns defensive end Chad Thomas (92) walks off the field after an NFL football preseason game agains the Buffalo Bills, Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, in Cleveland. Buffalo won 19-17. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Detroit Lions defensive end Anthony Zettel (69) lines up against the Cleveland Browns during an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
LB Genard Avery practices at the Browns' facility in Berea.
Cleveland Browns outside linebacker James Burgess (52) rushes the passer during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Cleveland. The Packers won 27-21 in overtime. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns outside linebacker Jamie Collins runs a drill during practice at the NFL football team's training camp facility, Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Los Angeles Chargers linebacker D'Juan Hines walks off the field after the team's NFL football practice, Sunday, July 29, 2018, in Costa Mesa, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Cleveland Browns outside linebacker Christian Kirksey (58) lines up during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Cleveland. Cincinnati won 31-7. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns middle linebacker Joe Schobert (53) drops back during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in Cleveland. The Titans won 12-9 in overtime. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Buffalo Bills linebacker Tanner Vallejo in action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Miami Dolphins kicker Greg Joseph (5) walks off the field at the NFL football team's training camp, Monday, July 30, 2018, in Davie, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Cleveland Browns long snapper Charley Hughlett covers a punt against the New Orleans Saints during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Cleveland Browns punter Britton Colquitt (4) kicks against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Patrick Maks
1. BROWNS - QB Baker Mayfield (Oklahoma) - Mayfield's accuracy and competitive fire will go a long way in Northeast Ohio.
- Giants - RB Saquon Barkley (Penn State)
- Jets - QB Sam Darnold (USC)
4. BROWNS - CB Denzel Ward (Ohio State) - Ward, who backed up a strong final season with the Buckeyes with an impressive combine showing last month, could be the final piece on an overhauled secondary.
- Denver - QB Josh Allen (Wyoming)
- Colts - DE Bradley Chubb (N.C. State)
- Buccaneers - DB Minkah Fitzpatrick (Alabama)
- Bears - OL Quenton Nelson (Notre Dame)
- 49ers - S Derwin James (Florida State)
- Raiders - LB Roquan Smith (Georgia)
- Miami - LB Tremaine Edmunds (Virginia Tech)
- Bills - QB Josh Rosen
- Redskins - LB Rashaan Evans (Alabama)
- Packers - CB Jaire Alexander (Louisville)
- Cardinals - DT Vita Vea (Washington)
- Ravens - WR Calvin Ridley (Alabama)
- Chargers - OT Mike McGlinchey (Notre Dame)
- Seahawks - OG Isaiah Wynn (Georgia)
- Cowboys - WR Christian Kirk (Texas A&M)
- Panthers - DE Marcus Davenport (Texas-San Antonio)
- Bengals - C Billy Price (Ohio State)
- Bills - CB Josh Jackson (Iowa)
- Patriots (reported trade with Rams) - DE Sam Hubbard (Ohio State)
- Lions - DT Taven Bryan (Florida)
- Titans - LB Harold Landry (Boston College)
- Falcons - OL James Daniels (Iowa)
- Saints - TE Mike Gesicki (Penn State)
- Steelers - LB Leighton Vander Esch (Boise State)
- Jaguars - WR Courtland Sutton (SMU)
- Vikings - G Will Hernandez (UTEP)
- Patriots - CB Mike Hughes (UCF)
- Eagles - WR D.J. Moore (Maryland)
33. BROWNS - OT Connor Williams (Texas) - Williams gets a shot to be Joe Thomas' heir at left tackle.
- Giants - DE Arden Key (LSU)
35. BROWNS - RB Derrius Guice (LSU) - Guice gives Cleveland its third running back to go alongside Duke Johnson Jr. and Carlos Hyde, whom the Browns signed in free agency.
