Mock draft watch: Matt Miller picks an Ole Miss WR not named Metcalf for Browns at No. 17

When it comes to NFL Mock Drafts, there are many differing opinions as to which team should take which player and why they should take them. So we often leave it up to the best in the business to make their predations as to where player X will go and why.

The Bleacher Report’s Matt Miller is regarded as one of the top draft analysts. Following the 2019 NFL Combine, Miller released his latest set of projections and gave the Browns an interesting pick.

He opted for the Browns to draft an Ole Miss wide receiver, except it was not D.K. Metcalf. With the No. 17 pick, Miller believes that A.J. Brown would be a good fit in Cleveland. His explanation,

”After signing Kareem Hunt at running back, re-signing Greg Robinson at left tackle and answering many needs with a stellar 2018 draft class, the Cleveland Browns enter the 2019 draft with few immediate needs.

Finding better boundary players on both sides of the ball is one area of potential improvement.

Ole Miss wide receiver A.J. Brown fits well with what the Browns are doing offensively under Freddie Kitchens. Brown has excellent route-running skills, impressive speed (4.49 seconds) and great physicality at 226 pounds on his 6’0″ frame.

While he often played as a slot receiver in college, that was more a product of the system at Ole Miss. He also has the ability to win on the outside of the formation. That’s where the Browns can use him while letting Jarvis Landry and David Njoku get more one-on-one looks.”

Cleveland is in need for another playmaker for Baker Mayfield and Brown gives the Browns just that.