Wow. That\u2019s pretty strong. For months, it\u2019s been a foregone conclusion that the Las Vegas Raiders would select Indiana Heisman winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza.<\/p>\n
To say that the Browns are looking to trade back from No. 6 matches Mendoza\u2019s certainty is pretty telling. By comparison, that means the Browns are almost guaranteed to look to trade the No. 6 overall selection. With the NFL Draft one week away, Berry sounds pretty eager to bail out of that spot.<\/p>\n
Who could trade up with the Browns?<\/p>\n
The Cowboys are a team to watch<\/a> in a trade down scenario for the Browns. Jerry Jones spent last week meeting with the premium defensive end prospects and Ohio State superstar safety Caleb Downs. Dallas has two first-round selections (No. 12 and No. 20) and are reportedly willing to package those together for a big move up.<\/p>\n On the same accord, the Browns spent last week meeting with mid-round prospects like Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq, who likely wouldn\u2019t be the No. 6 overall selection, but will probably be off the board by No. 24 overall, Cleveland\u2019s bonus first-round pick from last year\u2019s trade back with Jacksonville.<\/p>\n Even though there\u2019s not a guaranteed left tackle prospect in this class, the Browns have also done extensive research on every top offensive linemen in this class. If they really fall in love with the versatility of Utah\u2019s Spencer Fano<\/a> or Alabama\u2019s Kadyn Proctor, trading back a few slots would take a tremendous amount of pressure off of those players versus selecting them in the top 10.<\/p>\n Similarly, Georgia left tackle Monroe Freeling is very raw and might need some work. Typically, a No. 6 overall left tackle would be plug and play. But if the Browns like Freeling and want to patiently develop him, trading back a few spots and finding better value while adding more draft picks could be the smart way to proceed.<\/p>\n Also keep an eye on the New Orleans Saints (No. 8 overall) and the Kansas City Chiefs (No. 9 overall) as teams who could possibly trade up next week. The Chiefs aren\u2019t usually in the top 10, so they could use this rare occasion to land a needle moving prospect like Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love. The Saints could be after Love if he slips, but both of these teams will also have an eye on the top defensive players in this class, also.<\/p>\n If it\u2019s almost guaranteed that the Browns trade their pick, Cleveland fans should brace themselves to select in the middle of the first round instead of No. 6 overall.<\/p>\n
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