NFL Draft 2017: 5 reasons why Mitch Trubisky could be No. 1 pick

2. Owner’s pick

There was a lot of speculation that owner Jimmy Haslam was influential in bringing Johnny Manziel to Cleveland.

And why not? Johnny Manziel was a marketing dream come true. He was first freshman player to win the Heisman Trophy. He rifled through the SEC, although he never won an SEC title. His charm, grit and gunslinger mentality was a public relations dream come true.

As Browns fans know, he quickly became a public relations nightmare. His party lifestyle affected his play and quickly alienated fans. After an extended stay at a rehabilitation facility, Manziel continued his party ways and was ultimately released by the Browns.

But the history is there to show that Browns owner Jimmy Haslam may intervene come draft day to secure the services of a player who can be highly marketed around Cleveland. Browns fans hope there are no homeless people giving Haslam advice about drafting quarterbacks.

Nevertheless, it is not beyond the realm of possibility and could be a reason why the Browns take Mitchell Trubisky. The hometown boy who comes home to lead his team to the pinnacle of his sport. It worked for LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers, why could it not work the Cleveland Browns?

The Browns may take Trubisky to sell the story line once more.