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One OT per first four rounds of 2020 NFL Draft for Browns to pursue

By Cory Kinnan

DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 3: Chris Hubbard #74, Greg Robinson #78, and Joel Bitonio #75 of the Cleveland Browns lead teammates onto the field before a game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on November 3, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 3: Chris Hubbard #74, Greg Robinson #78, and Joel Bitonio #75 of the Cleveland Browns lead teammates onto the field before a game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on November 3, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /
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FAYETTEVILLE, AR – SEPTEMBER 9: Kyle Hicks #21 runs the ball behind the blocking of Lucas Niang #77 of the TCU Horned Frogs during a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Horn Frogs defeated the Razorbacks 28-7. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
FAYETTEVILLE, AR – SEPTEMBER 9: Kyle Hicks #21 runs the ball behind the blocking of Lucas Niang #77 of the TCU Horned Frogs during a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Horn Frogs defeated the Razorbacks 28-7. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

While this writer hopes that TCU right tackle Lucas Niang does not slip into day three of the draft, there has been a report that suggested teams may have a pretty big medical red flag next to his name. This report suggested that the talented and athletic Horned Frog may fall to just that, the third day of the draft despite the world of talent he displays on film.

Niang mentioned at the combine that he has had to change his technique due to a nagging hip injury. He is slipping a bit as his injury kept him from not only testing at the combine, but also from participating in the Senior Bowl. Do not be fooled, however, as he is still quite the solid tackle and will be a starter early in his career despite where he is drafted.

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A healthy Niang, however, is among the best tackles in this year’s draft class, ranked above Josh Jones as this writer’s OT6. He is big, athletic, and can stride it out with the best of them. He could be the steal of the 2020 NFL Draft should he drop to the third day of the draft and manage to stay healthy.

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