21. DT Phil Taylor C-

They do need a defensive tackle, but they already have Ahtyba Rubin to play nose tackle in the 4-3. They needed a 4-3 under tackle. I’m also concerned about Taylor’s medical. Finally, if they really wanted him, I don’t think they needed to move up for him. This was not one of my favorite picks.

37. DE Jabaal Sheard B-

Jabaal Sheard over Brooks Reed, Sam Acho, and Da’Quan Bowers? I understand being scared of Bowers’ medical, but I had all 3 of them rated higher than Sheard and Reed and Acho didn’t have medical problems. This does fill a major need though.

59. WR Greg Little C

Again, they’re filling a need. In fact, defensive tackle, defensive end, and wide receiver were their 3 biggest needs and they addressed them with their first 3 picks, which I liked, but I’m not a fan of the players they decided to take. I had Little rated low because of character problems and lack of production in school.

102. TE Jordan Cameron C-

This one doesn’t fill a need. Ben Watson and Evan Moore are both good tight ends. He’s also a minor reach. This is one I really didn’t like.

124. FB Owen Marecic C

Fullback wasn’t a huge need of theirs and I am not a fan of taking a fullback in the 4^th round, especially when you’re a team like the Browns with a ton of other needs (CB, OT, G, S, OLB, MLB). However, they’re getting a hell of a football player, a gamer, and a strong special teamer to boot.

137. CB Buster Skrine A-

They needed something long term at the cornerback position opposite Joe Haden. There were better corners available, but Skrine may have more upside than any of them and they don’t need him to contribute right away.

150. OT Jason Pinkston A

Pinkston is a great value here and should have gone at least a round early. He can play either guard or tackle, both of which are big needs of theirs, and I think he can start sometime next year.

248. S Eric Hagg A

Excellent value in the 7^th. I had him as a 5^th round position and he also fills a need opposite TJ Ward. Great pick.

Overall:

Keep in mind I’m taking their trade down from 6 to 27 (though they eventually moved back up 6 spots for Taylor) into account in their overall grade. Though I liked the move for Atlanta, I love the decision for Cleveland. Atlanta was one piece away from being a really serious contender and Jones was that piece. Cleveland, well, they’re not one piece away from being a really serious contender. They traded down and got 5 picks. I think it’s much smarter for them in their situation to move down and get someone like Phil Taylor and Greg Little, as well as 2 4ths and a first in 2012, than to take Jones there. I may not agree with the picks the made with those selections, but I love the idea to move down. I also love how they filled needs. Taylor, Sheard, and Little would not have been my picks, but they fill their 3 biggest needs with their first 3 picks. They obviously just had a different board from me. I liked their last 3 picks as well. The only picks I didn’t understand where Jordan Cameron and Owen Marecic. Their other 6 all filled needs and, again, I love their decision to trade down.

Grade: B