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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BOISE, ID – OCTOBER 19: Quarterback Brett Rypien #4 of the Boise State Broncos pass the ball during second half action against the Colorado State Rams on October 19, 2018 at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. Boise State won the game 56-28. (Photo by Loren Orr/Getty Images) /

Round 6 – Pick 191

Brett Rypien, QB, Boise State

Right now Baker Mayfield is being backed up by Drew Stanton. While the veteran makes sense for the young quarterback, he won’t if he has to actually step on the field. Expect Cleveland to make a fringe move for a quarterback in free agency. Should they opt for the draft route, Brett Rypien makes a ton of sense. Rypien is a prospect that is falling throughout the process after a rough run at the Shrine Game.

What Rypien does bring is a skill-set that NFL teams will value as a back-up. He does not have a big arm but can win with solid pre-snap reads and accuracy. Rypien is the type of flyer quarterback who can help the team win despite not playing a down. For Mayfield, he would represent the perfect back-up. One who will not push him for starting reps but can take over if he is ever injured given his erratic play style.

Round 7 – Pick 223

Justin Layne, CB, Michigan State

Justin Layne declared early from Michigan State despite needing some work. Layne has the physical traits teams will like. He’s a former receiver with only limited tape as a corner. Like most converted receivers he’ll need technical refinement but could find a home on a practice squad while he works the kinks out. His athleticism and frame will get him drafted at some point. Cleveland needs to keep the youth movement at the corner position going as well.

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Round 7 – Pick 245

Tyler Roemer, T, San Diego State

Another double dip, this time at tackle. After Cleveland grabbed Desmond Harrison, I could see them falling in love with Tyler Roemer. He left school early due to a suspension but that should not bother Cleveland. He’s a massive man at 6-foot-7 but showcased great athleticism that could get him snagged way earlier than this in the draft. Roemer needs to work on his play strength. You can make a case that given his traits he could be a round 5 type of player. However his lack of experience and play strength will kick him back into the last round with the hopes of landing on a practice squad.

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