Cleveland Browns: 7-Round 2019 mock draft, Vol. 2

Round 1: Clelin Ferrell, DE, Clemson – 6-4, 265lbs (Listed)

• 33 solo tackles (6.1 percent), 18 tackles for loss (16.5 percent), 9.5 sacks (20.6 percent), 1 pass deflection and 2 forced fumbles in 2017.

Clelin Ferrell has been one of the most consistent pass rushers in the country the past few seasons as part of a dominant defensive line. It would be ideal if his solo tackle market share were a little higher (maybe he’ll go off in this department in the playoff), but in terms of sacks and tackles for loss, he gets it done.

There are a number of talented edge rushers in this class, but Ferrell stands out because of his speed and quickness at his size. His first step is incredible and he’s constantly in the backfield of opponents, whether he’s going up outside or getting skinny and shooting a gap, which gives him an immediate advantage.

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He’s shown pretty good quickness and bend as well as fast hands. The hope is as he keeps growing as a player, his hands will get heavier and deliver more of a jolt. He’s a guy who loves to slip blocks, be it with rip moves or a spin move he’s shown to be effective. Ferrell is just electric off the ball.

One of the things that would help maximize Ferrell’s power would be staying lower coming out of his stance. His inclination when he wants to take on contact is to stand up and expose his chest. It limits his ability to generate power and makes it easier for opponents to slow him down.

For the Browns, he would fit in really well with what they have already in terms of size and speed along the defensive line. He’d figure in to play left end, which would cause a little bit of a ripple effect. Emmanuel Ogbah puts on some additional weight in the offseason and moves inside in more of a full time capacity. He can play defensive end at a pretty high level, but it just comes down to getting the best 11 on the field.

Genard Avery stays as a package edge rusher, which is largely what he’s been doing anyway. There’s also a chance that he could see time as the SAM linebacker in base packages, then move down in pass rush situations to attack the quarterback.

It’s worth noting that Ferrell doesn’t turn 22 until next May and assuming he tests as he looks capable athletically, Ferrell will have a Pro Bowl profile not unlike Bradley Chubb did last year. Chubb was more of a power rusher while Ferrell is more of a speed guy, but both offer tremendous size and talent for the position.

And the argument with Chubb last year was getting an elite pass rush up front and always having dominant edge rushers fresh on the field. Garrett, Ogbah and Avery have been effective in that department this year, but adding Ferrell to the mix just gives them more weaponry up front. The opposing quarterback can’t beat the Browns if he’s dead.