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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Senior Bowl Week

By Jon Dove

Oct 8, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) in action during the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Kyle Field. The Aggies defeat the Volunteers 45-38 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) in action during the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Kyle Field. The Aggies defeat the Volunteers 45-38 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 8, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) in action during the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Kyle Field. The Aggies defeat the Volunteers 45-38 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) in action during the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Kyle Field. The Aggies defeat the Volunteers 45-38 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Cleveland Browns- Myles Garrett, Edge, Texas A&M

Myles Garrett has been on the top of my big board from day one and makes the most sense for the Cleveland Browns and the No. 1 pick. He’s the best prospect in the draft and the one with the most overall potential.

Garrett is a dynamic pass rusher who can get to the quarterback using his speed, power and effort. He’s a franchise building piece and would give the Browns a difference maker on the roster.

Cleveland got good production from Emmanuel Ogbah during his rookie season and combining him with Garrett would give them a great 1-2 punch. They also have Danny Shelton on the interior who will serve as the team’s run stuffer.

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The combination of Garrett, Ogbah and Shelton would be one of the more exciting defensive lines in the NFL. You can also throw in Carl Nassib who showed flashes of being a top-end pass rusher when healthy.

This is a case of going with the best player available and not focusing on need. Cleveland does need to find a franchise quarterback but this year’s class doesn’t have a clear-cut option. Things might have been a little different if Deshaun Watson accepted the Senior Bowl invite and won of the Browns’ coaching staff.

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