2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-Round Projections after Week 12

Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs for a large gain after a reception during the first quarter of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 12, 2016; Iowa City, IA, USA; IIowa Hawkeyes defensive back Desmond King (14) celebrates with the fans during their game against the Michigan Wolverines at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports /

Iowa. Desmond King. 13. player. 53. . CB

Do the Browns cave in and take a quarterback with their second first-round pick? Possibly, but this is a team that would be wise to hold off on drafting a QB for another year while they try to keep rebuilding.

Cleveland could seriously consider adding another cornerback to play on the opposite side of Joe Haden to take some pressure off of him. Iowa’s Desmond King is talented enough that he continues to make a strong case as this year’s No. 1 cornerback.

The main reason King stands out in this deep CB class is his incredible open-field tackling. King doesn’t let guys get past him, and that’s an underrated trait for a defensive back. Along with that, King also has great hips, speed and ball skills to prevent receivers from making big plays on him.

As if adding Allen wasn’t exciting enough with the No. 1 pick, adding King along with the Alabama defensive lineman could help the Browns quickly turn this defense into something special.

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