2019 NFL Draft: Cleveland Browns 7-round mock

By Joe Romano | Feb 14, 2019

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 02: Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) congratulates running back Nick Chubb (24) on a touchdown run during the football game between the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans on December 2, 2018 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Daniel Dunn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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NASHVILLE, TN – SEPTEMBER 29: Vanderbilt Commodore Joejuan Williams (8) walks into the stadium during the Star Walk prior to the Vanderbilt Commodores game against the Tennessee State Tigers at Vanderbilt Stadium, September 29, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Matthew Maxey/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Round 2 – Pick 49

Joejuan Williams, CB, Vanderbilt

Speaking of the corner position, the Browns would be wise to find a long term partner for Denzel Ward. Ward’s impressive rookie season was overshadowed by his quarterback, but he showed that he can be a shut-down type player early. The one knock on Ward was that he was a bit undersized but his athleticism make up for that.

Cleveland could take the antithesis of Ward with Vanderbilt’s Joejuan Williams. The former 4-star recruit stands at a long 6-foot-2 and showcases exceptional length. Williams was the guy the Commodores would line up against the opposing team’s top option. He fared very well facing a tough stretch of SEC receivers.

Williams is a solid press corner who can use his length to disrupt routes early. With Steve Wilks taking over defensive duties, he will be able to coach up Williams on his deficiencies. Athletically he has all the tools and traits, despite being a little high hipped. With Ward and Williams Cleveland gives Wilks two players that offer different skill sets but are talented to work on islands.

Opposite Ward, a long athletic kid that should rise with a solid combine. Cleveland losing Brice bobby-Calhoun will leave a hole. Secondary as a unit is solid, this makes them elite. Starting caliber traits who can excel in the right scheme. Williams may never be a true shut down top corner but in this secondary with the pieces in place, he makes a ton of sense.

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