We're scanning the Internet for our third edition of Mock Draft Roundup, and we're noticing a few adjustments here and there when it comes to the Browns' projected picks at No. 1 and No. 4.
T-minus 72 days until the 2018 NFL Draft…
- QB Sam Darnold (USC)
- RB Saquon Barkley (Penn State)
Of note: McShay sees the Browns taking the first of four quarterbacks in the top six of this year's draft, as he projects the Giants (No. 2), Broncos (No. 5) and Jets (No. 6) to also go with a signal-caller.
- Darnold
- DB Minkah Fitzpatrick (Alabama)
Of note: Brooks believes Fitzpatrick "checks all of the boxes" for Browns general manager John Dorsey because of his versatility.
- Darnold
- DE Bradley Chubb (North Carolina State)
Of note: Most other projections have Chubb going No. 3 to the Colts, but Reuter sees the Browns snagging him to pair on the other side of the line from Myles Garrett.
- Darnold
- Fitzpatrick
Of note: Casserly considers Darnold to be the best quarterback in this year's draft and says Fitzpatrick can play either safety or cornerback.
- QB Baker Mayfield (Oklahoma)
- CB Joshua Jackson (Iowa)
Of note: Trapasso believes Mayfield, who had a great week at the Senior Bowl, will ace the pre-draft tests and continue his rise up the draft boards.
- Darnold
- Barkley
Of note: Brinson believes the Browns would be "cooking with gas" by nabbing Barkley to pair with a young quarterback and an experienced offensive line.
- Mayfield
- Fitzpatrick
Of note: White projects the Browns to make trades with both the Broncos and Buccaneers and to still acquire a quarterback and a top-billed defensive back to go along with whatever assets they're able to nab from Denver and Tampa Bay.
- Barkley
- Mayfield
Of note: Cherepinsky believes Mayfield will win over the Browns with his "leadership ability and upside."
- Barkley
- Darnold
Of note: Pauline calls Barkley the "best player in the draft" and sees Cleveland nabbing the second drafted quarterback at the No. 4 spot.
