2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-round projections after Week 14

If the Browns go quarterback with the No. 1 overall pick or best available (Jonathan Allen), expect them to go with an offensive lineman or defense with the No. 13 pick, their second in the draft. Getting this pick from the Eagles, the Browns are hoping that Philadelphia continues to struggle so they could potentially earn two top-10 selections this year.

While I think the offensive line needs to be addressed in this year’s draft heavily, I don’t think there is a single lineman who warrants top-15 consideration. There are a couple of guys such as Dan Feeney of Indiana, Cam Robinson of Alabama and Wisconsin’s Ryan Ramczyk who could be options, but sticking with best available, you have to go Jabrill Peppers.

Michigan will be sad to see this kid go since he’s been an all-around stud for the Wolverines, but he’s going to pick up right where he left off in the NFL.

Peppers made the move to linebacker this season after being a safety for his first couple of years in Ann Arbor, and he will likely make the move back to the secondary at the next level. He’s athletic enough to play multiple positions, but just not big enough to be an NFL linebacker.

With this selection, the Browns get a jack of all trades. He is probably the best athlete in the class and can return punts, kicks and play some offense, but he will be a force on defense as well.