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Cleveland Browns mock draft: Complete 7-round edition

By Jacob Yturri

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Nov 28, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Keith Marshall (4) runs against Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defensive back Jamal Golden (4) during the second half at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Georgia defeated Georgia Tech 13-7. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Keith Marshall (4) runs against Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defensive back Jamal Golden (4) during the second half at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Georgia defeated Georgia Tech 13-7. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

With the Browns final fifth round pick, Cleveland should select the Georgia running back Keith Marshall. The Browns do have several running backs on the roster that could contend for a starting job, drafting Marshall would allow the team to have more options out of the backfield.

Marshall may not be starting quality from day one, but he could provide big-play potential off the bench. Marshall is skilled enough in the passing game that he could eventually develop into a third-down back if he is unable to crack the starting lineup.

The Georgia running back showed promise early in his college career, but after injuries, Marshall fell behind Todd Gurley on the depth chart. However, all concerns on Marshall’s knees need to be revisited. At the NFL combine, Marshall had a blazing fast forty time (4.31). Additionally, at 219 pounds he should be big enough to power his way through NFL defenses.

If Marshall can overcome injury concerns and start looking like the player he used to be, he could be considered the steal of the draft.

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