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Cleveland Browns: 7-Round 2019 mock draft, Vol. 5

By Peter Smith

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 15: Running back Duke Johnson #29 of the Cleveland Browns gives a stiff arm to free safety Justin Simmons #31 of the Denver Broncos in the fourth quarter of a game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on December 15, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 15: Running back Duke Johnson #29 of the Cleveland Browns gives a stiff arm to free safety Justin Simmons #31 of the Denver Broncos in the fourth quarter of a game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on December 15, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /
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GAINESVILLE, FL – OCTOBER 06: Foster Moreau #18 of the LSU Tigers runs for yardage during the game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on October 6, 2018 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
GAINESVILLE, FL – OCTOBER 06: Foster Moreau #18 of the LSU Tigers runs for yardage during the game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on October 6, 2018 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) /

Round 5 : Foster Moreau, TE, LSU – 6-4.125, 253 pounds

  • 24 receptions for 278 yards (10.5 percent) in 2017.

Age: 21 (Born May 6, 1997)

40-Yard Dash: 4.66s
Broad Jump: 121″
Vertical Jump: 36.5″
3-cone: 7.16s
Shuttle: 4.11s
Bench: 22 reps

Moreau’s production was solid, but he was really impressive in the Senior Bowl practices and his athleticism stood out. At the combine, he showed why, putting up great numbers across the board.

LSU runs the ball a ton, so Moreau has substantial experience both inline and as a wing pulling.  He’s powerful and when he locks on, he will keep driving his legs and look to finish opponents. Moreau is able to seal off opponents, will take on contact in the hole track down moving targets. It’s not perfect, but the effort is always there and more often than not, he gets the job done. The issue that occasionally gets him in trouble is overextending and not running his feet, leaving him too far forward.

Even when LSU did pass, Moreau was often part of the protection package, so he has plenty of reps there too. And he was trusted enough to do far more than chipping. There are countless examples where he’s tasked with handling a defensive end alone.

They use him in the slot as a receiver occasionally. In the spring game, they even had him line up by the boundary, but it never really came to fruition during the season. Their line play wasn’t great, so they really needed his help a great deal in pass protection.

Moreau has the athletic traits to be a more productive receiver in the NFL. He’s got the speed and agility to cause problems and create separation. He has solid hands and is really dangerous after the catch withhis strength. Moreau builds momentum quickly and isn’t a player people like to have to tackle in the open field. LSU taught him to be a good blocker, but in the NFL, he can do that and potentially build on his ability to be a receiver, which makes him a really nice tight end for a team like the Browns that can allow him to grow into a role.

Best Option Not Taken: Delvon Randle, S Temple

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