2017 NFL Mock Draft: Free Agency Settling Down

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Sep 26, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) in action against the Arkansas Razorbacks at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /

Texas A&M. Myles Garrett. 1. player. 53. The Cleveland Browns have needs everywhere but more than anything, they need the best player. And I don’t think there’s any doubt that DE Myles Garrett is the best player on the board. By switching to the 4-3 defense from the 3-4 early in the offseason, it seemed like the Browns were preparing for him. And in free agency, they either tried to or upgraded a few of the other areas of the team. The Browns tried and failed to trade for QB Jimmy Garoppolo, who the New England Patriots no longer want to trade. But they brought on C J.C. Tretter and OG Kevin Zeitler to majorly upgrade the O-line. The Browns also brought in WR Kenny Britt to soften the blow of losing Terrelle Pryor. Garrett will be joining DTs Danny Shelton and Desmond Bryant and DE Emmanuel Ogbah on the front-four. The LB corps looks pretty strong with Jamie Collins leading the way for that group. Jamar Taylor looks poised to have a good year at CB while we hope Joe Haden stays healthy. The Browns still need a QB and couple of other things but it looks like it’s coming together now. It won’t be long before the Browns care competitive and a factor in the AFC North. . DE

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